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The office of Economic Development & Community Engagement at Pittsburg State University is searching for an Executive Director for Translation and Research Operations. The primary function of the Executive Director for Translation and Research Operations is to play a major role in advancing the missions of the Economic Development and Community Engagement division by leading and driving the division’s vision of industry engagement and translation, supporting research activities, helping workforce development in emerging technological areas, grant writing and compliance, and working with funding agencies and communities. The Executive Director for Translation and Research Operations will support the Associate Vice President of Research and Support in establishing a new relationship with colleges, universities, and industries. The Executive Director for Translation and Research Operations will have the opportunity to work with the Vice President of Economic Development and Community Engagement and the Associate Vice Presidents to shave the organization’s strategic directions to drive research and industry engagement initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
50% - Emerging Technologies Management and Collaboration
40% - Grant/Funding Proposal Management
10% - Other duties (such as managing booths at conferences and trade shows, participating in recruitment events, serving on committees, etc.) as assigned.
Education and Experience
Required Education and Experience at Hire -
Preferred Education and Experience -
Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check.
Job Type: Unclassified
Appointment Duration: 12 months
Work Schedule: Full Time – Monday through Friday, Nights and Weekends as needed.
Application Documents Required*:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Names and Contact Details for Three (3) Professional References
*Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload.
Open until Filled with a first review date of October 18, 2023.
Search Committee Chair: Wes Streeter (wstreeter@pittstate.edu)
PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.
Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action and Veterans Preference employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.