Director of Fisher Innovation College@Elm at InsideHigherEd

Job TitleDirector of the Fisher Innovation College@Elm  Department ASPIRE Office  Worker TypeRegular  Pay TypeSalary  Position Salary Minimum$90,000  Position Salary Maximum$110,000 Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.   Scheduled Weekly Hours40  Benefit EligibleYes  Screening Date2025-11-10  Job Description SummaryMiami University is dedicated to being a strong economic development partner, collaborating with industry, government, academia, and strategic partners to provide the talent necessary to generate a positive economic impact and sustainable prosperity for local and state communities.The Director of the Fisher Innovation College@Elm (FIC@E), within the ASPIRE Office (Advancing Strategies, Partnerships, Institutional Relations, & Economies Office), plays a crucial role in advancing Miami University's entrepreneurial, economic, and societal contributions in the communities where we live, work, educate, and partner.  Job DescriptionESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and nurture relationships with current FIC@E clients;Assist with attraction efforts to expand FIC@E clients and partners;Manage the Entrepreneur in Residence contract and coordinate activities and reporting requirements; Manage building, programmatic, and student engagement processes affiliated with FIC@E, including room scheduling, building access, student tabling scheduling, invoicing, lease/space agreements, student and tenant engagements and experiences;Assist with programming, event planning, and execution of FIC@E events (i.e., labs, speakers’ series, speed mentoring, workshops, hackathons);Coordinate and implement FIC@E’s annual marketing and communications plan;Represent ASPIRE in collaboration with Miami University departments, centers, and institutes, to cultivate creative solutions for partners while fostering a culture of innovation and knowledge exchange between academia and practical application;Represent and communicate University and FIC@E priorities to senior-level corporate executives, industry, and government constituents;Facilitate ASPIRE efforts and pathways to support faculty and staff throughout the intellectual property/commercialization process;Support ASPIRE initiatives to routinely recruit faculty and staff to serve on projects, industry sector, community, and state/federal, boards and committees; Collaborate cross-functionally to gather, analyze, and present data, stories, and metrics that showcase ASPIRE's accomplishments and potential for growth;Cultivate connections and create mentorship opportunities for students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, and others around FIC@E and university priorities;Develop, implement, and promote student experiential learning opportunities for FIC@E and ASPIRE;Supervise assigned coordinators, project administrators, student workers, and interns;Identify and leverage Miami resources to expand usage of Work+ and Service+ partnerships;Develop, advance, and expand the multiple FIC@E student initiatives, including but not limited to, the Government Relations Network (GRN) Sustainability Group and an Entrepreneurship equivalent of the GRN;Coordinate activities for the Miami University student groups engaged in entrepreneurship and business development at FIC@E, including but not limited to Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE), Redhawk Ventures, and Side Hustle;Develop and manage a Living Learning Community for the FIC@E;Travel to Oxford, Cleveland, Columbus, Washington, DC, and elsewhere where ASPIRE is engaged;Evening and weekend work required; andOther duties as required or assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree with two (2) years professional experience in higher education, entrepreneurship, innovation, or economic development; PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdvanced degree or certification;Experience in having started a company or advising others in starting a company.Experience with ASPIRE, Fisher Innovation College@Elm, or the Government Relations Network;At least two years of experience at the director level or higher at a college or university. PREFFERED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge of higher education systems, operations, processes, and policies;Ability to represent ASPIRE, College@Elm, and the University in multiple settings and contexts.  Additional Position Information (if applicable)  Required Application DocumentsResume/CV & Cover Letter  Special Instructions (if applicable)none  Additional InformationA criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. Remote WorkFor positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.Reasonable AccommodationsRequests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here. Miami University Values StatementMiami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. 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