Innovation Hub Executive Director

2 months ago


Portland, Oregon, United States Portland State University Full time

Proposed Start Date 07/01/2024
Classification Title Field, Research, and Outreach Services
Rank N - No Rank
Working Title Innovation Hub Executive Director
Department STP Ctr f/Innovatn & Entrepreneursp
Position Number D93159
Representation UU - Unclassified Unrepresented
Renewable Nonrenewable beyond - 06/30/2025
End date, if applicable 06/30/2025
Position FTE 1.0
Tenure Status N - not applicable
Position Summary
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University is on the frontline of developing new ideas, technologies and programming that focus on addressing the major issues of the 21st century. Propel PSU believes entrepreneurship and commercialization increase the impact of innovative ideas. That's why we partner with students, faculty members and client companies—to provide the wrap-around resources and support that grow ideas into positive impacts that transform Portland and beyond.
Position Summary
Portland State University will facilitate and host the Metro Region Innovation Hub (the Hub) beginning in July of 2024. Funded by Business Oregon and other community partners, the Hub serves the tri-county Metro area and will provide regional entrepreneurs from all sectors, backgrounds, and business stages with accessible paths to all existing regional resources in networking, coaching, education, and capital access in order to foster and grow innovation-based businesses.

The Hub Director will be responsible for planning and overseeing the many activities within the Hub, directing significant programs and operations through a team of 2-3 ecosystem navigators and program leads, interfacing with and managing an oversight board and regional convening function with 37+ regional partners, and working towards long term funding sustainability for the Hub and its partners. They will set Hub strategies and objectives in alignment with the overall strategy of the University and the hub Oversight Board. They will be accountable for managing and communicating long-term direction and achieving the strategies and metrics of the Hub as determined by funders and the Hub Oversight Board, and for ensuring that Hub programs are accessible and equitable to all communities in the region.

The Director role requires analytical thinking, superb interpersonal communication, cultural competency, creative thinking and innovation skills, and great adaptability. There are significant intangibles and uncertainties in executing the Hub's mission, and the Director will be responsible for flexibly coordinating and integrating diverse inputs and activities to build and accomplish an execution plan with the budget available. The Director will problem solve to address unique and complex problems that do not fit a standard protocol. Day to day supervision of the role is limited to special situations requiring advice or joint problem solving and the ability to work independently and keep a team motivated is critical. The Director must also be familiar with programmatic fundraising and will spend a significant amount of time working with the Oversight Board and other regional partners on securing long-term financial stability for Hub operations.

The Director will serve as a leader in metro area ecosystem by serving the community and striving to coordinate the region's robust and varied entrepreneurship services.

For more information about the Hub, this position, and the process, go to:Metro Region Innovation Hub Executive Director
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field of study and 6 or more years of professional experience with entrepreneurship or economic development ecosystem building, or related experience.
Experience managing a team of individual contributors.
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise managing people and programs
Demonstrated ability to structure systems and solve problems touching multiple programs, systems, and business functions.
Demonstrated fundraising experience
Preferred Qualifications
Deep experience within the metro region entrepreneurial ecosystem
Experience with coaching entrepreneurs and/or small companies
Experience in high volume customer service roles
Demonstrated organizational skills
Demonstrated experience with programs or management of a non-profit in the economic development or community-building space.
Key Cultural Competencies
Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
Adhere to all of PSU's policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours Usually Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm, and some nights and weekends
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting annual salary for this position will be between $97,104 and $114,120.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools :

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package



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