Strategic Partnerships Vice Chancellor

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Perrett Laver Full time

About the Opportunity

The University of Illinois Chicago seeks a visionary leader to serve as Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Strategic Partnerships. This critical role will drive the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies for UIC, integrating innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives with strategic external partnerships to foster a forward-looking culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Innovation Center, Extended Campus, and Strategic Partnerships portfolios, developing and implementing strategies for successful transfer of ideas and commercialization.
  • Collaborate with Vice Chancellors and Deans across UIC, participating in the Chancellor's Cabinet and providing leadership and oversight for innovation and corporate, government, and community collaboration.
  • Recruit, develop, evaluate, and retain academic talent, promoting and facilitating interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary research and innovative activity.
  • Foster and promote gender equity and ethnic diversity among faculty and staff, enriching the university and advancing its mission of access and excellence at scale.

Requirements

  • A master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education and a minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated success in innovation and entrepreneurship management experience within a large, complex environment.
  • Proven leadership and entrepreneurial skills, with experience cultivating and navigating complex government, community, and corporate relationships.
  • A strong understanding of the culture of academic institutions and an appreciation of the role of research and service-intensive faculty in innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A doctoral degree or relevant terminal degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Experience within a large public research university, preferably with an academic health system.
  • Demonstrated experience leading change across a unit, department, or institution.

Working Conditions

This position will be based in Chicago, IL. The salary will be commensurate with experience. General office environment. Regular travel is not expected but may occur occasionally around previously scheduled events.

Equity Statement

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.



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