The client is seeking a Vice President for Economic & Business Development to lead their newly established Office of Economic & Business Development. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, this individual will work closely with the Chancellor and President to drive economic growth and innovation within the university and the surrounding community. Responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic initiatives that utilize the university's resources, research, and expertise to support economic development at the local, regional, and national levels.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in advancing the client's regional economic engagement efforts, including managing partnerships with organizations such as Micron Technology, Inc. This role requires a collaborative leader with experience in economic development and a strong track record of fostering innovation. The Vice President will play a key role in leveraging the client's assets to support economic growth and drive initiatives that benefit both the university and the broader community.
Overall, the Vice President for Economic & Business Development will be responsible for overseeing the client's economic development initiatives and driving innovation within the university and surrounding areas. This individual will be a crucial part of advancing the client's regional economic engagement activities and will work to leverage the university's resources to support economic growth at the local, regional, and national levels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in economic development and a collaborative leadership style to effectively drive initiatives that benefit both the university and the broader community.