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Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Strategic Partnerships

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Chicago, Illinois, United States University of Illinois at Chicago Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a visionary leader to serve as our Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Strategic Partnerships. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies that integrate innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives with external partnerships to foster a forward-looking culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the culture of academic institutions and an appreciation for the role of research and service-intensive faculty in innovation. They will be a proven leader with evident entrepreneurial skills and experience cultivating and navigating complex government, community, and corporate relationships.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives
  • Lead the development of partnerships with external organizations to advance the university's mission
  • Collaborate with Vice Chancellors and Deans across the university to advance innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Provide leadership and oversight for innovation and corporate, government, and community collaboration
  • Recruit, develop, and evaluate academic talent to advance innovation and entrepreneurship
Requirements
  • A master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
  • 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
  • Strong understanding of the culture of academic institutions and an appreciation for 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

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the advancement of innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, we encourage you to apply for this role.