Avp & Executive Director Of The Swartz Center For Entrepreneurship - Office Of The Vice President For Research

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Strategic leadership
Entrepreneurial ecosystem development
Startup creation and growth
The Executive Director will leverage university assets to generate excitement and engagement in entrepreneurship and startup creation, launch, and growth

Job Summary

  • The Executive Director will leverage university assets to generate excitement and engagement in entrepreneurship and startup creation, launch, and growth.
  • The role is charged with significantly expanding reach and impact by building robust pathways for faculty and students to translate research into world-changing startups.
  • Benefits eligible employees enjoy comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.

Matching Summary

The Executive Director will leverage university assets to generate excitement and engagement in entrepreneurship and startup creation, launch, and growth.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic leadership
  • entrepreneurial ecosystem development
  • startup creation and growth
  • stakeholder engagement
  • fundraising and philanthropy

Nice-to-have

  • ambitious vision
  • interdisciplinary excellence
  • data-centric approach
  • founder-first environment

Key Requirements

  • Accomplished, strategic, and results-focused leader
  • Track record of building and scaling organizations
  • Experience as executive or operational leader
  • Strong contacts with investors and companies

Work Rights

Not specified

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