Executive Director for Business Innovation Group
2 weeks ago
We are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our Business Innovation Group, driving the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Georgia, particularly in the southeast region. The successful candidate will oversee the operations of the Savannah Harbor Innovation Partnership (SHIP) and have overall responsibility for launching and leading the university's entrepreneurial efforts.
Key Responsibilities- Coach, mentor, and manage the Business Innovation Group team to exceed partner expectations.
- Manage, track, and maintain a customer relationship management (CRM) database to monitor the process by which units measure success/failure of members.
- Create and enhance repeatable engagement processes to deliver desired client solutions and outcomes.
- Collaborate on designing and implementing client-focused policies and procedures that ensure Georgia Southern has an effective framework for maintaining and growing business relationships with strategic clients.
- Stay abreast of best practices and continually grow the business incubation process/activities to improve sponsored research funding and tech transfer activities.
- Work closely with internal and external partners to develop entrepreneurial and business development programs.
- Serve in a team leadership capacity and collaborate with external partners, department, and the Associate Provost for Innovation and Commercialization to deliver solutions to create value and satisfaction for partners.
- Develop, oversee, and expand the activities and services of the Innovation Incubator in Statesboro, Georgia Grown Innovation Center in Metter, Savannah Harbor Innovation Platform, Hinesville Business Incubator, and state-wide GENIE hub and spoke model.
- Work with university marketing and communications to develop and implement strategies to effectively communicate the business incubation and industry relation activities.
- Build relationships across campus, and throughout the communities we serve, with information sessions, outreach programs, and college-specific activation strategy, to create strong pipelines and partnerships that will produce potential startup teams.
- Master's Degree in Business or related field OR a certification as an entrepreneurship center/incubator director through International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) or similar professional group.
- Five (5) or more years experience in developing industry partnerships and supporting entrepreneurial activities.
- Project Management Certification (e.g. PMP).
- PhD or Master's Degree in Entrepreneurship, Project Management or in a technical discipline.
- Ten (10) or more years experience working in C-Level corporate position or successful exit from a startup company.
The proposed salary for this position is $100,239 - $120,000. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
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Statesboro, Georgia, United States InsideHigherEd Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our Business Innovation Group, driving the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Georgia, particularly in the southeast region. The successful candidate will oversee the operations of the Savannah Harbor Innovation Partnership (SHIP) and have overall responsibility for launching and...
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Statesboro, Georgia, United States Georgia Southern University Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our Business Innovation Group, driving the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Georgia, particularly in the southeast region. The successful candidate will oversee the operations of the Savannah Harbor Innovation Partnership (SHIP) and have overall responsibility for launching and...
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Statesboro, Georgia, United States Georgia Southern University Full timeAbout the RoleThe Executive Director for Business Innovation Group will play a critical role in driving the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Georgia, particularly in the southeast region. This position will oversee the operations of the Savannah Harbor Innovation Partnership (SHIP) and have overall responsibility for launching and leading the...
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