"Director, Innevation Center"

The University of Nevada, Reno seeks a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as Director of the Innevation Center, the University's downtown hub where entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry partners converge to drive innovation, commercialization, and economic growth across Northern Nevada. Now entering its second decade, the Innevation Center has established itself as a catalyst for startups, industry-university collaboration, and regional economic development.

The Director will provide both visionary and operational leadership by setting and executing the Center's strategic direction, overseeing budgets, operations, and staff, and designing high-impact programming such as accelerator initiatives, startup showcases, and industry-university partnerships. A key part of this role is building and maintaining strong relationships with entrepreneurs, faculty, funders, and regional partners including EDAWN, NCAR, and the Nevada SBDC. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Enterprise & Innovation, the Director will also serve as the primary University liaison to external stakeholders and work to align the Center's activities with university-wide innovation and commercialization priorities.

This position is ideal for a strategic builder with demonstrated success in innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship support, and organizational leadership, and offers the opportunity to shape the future of Northern Nevada's innovation economy in one of the nation's fastest-growing regions.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of related professional experience OR Master's Degree and three (3) years of professional related experience. Related Experience: Business operations, economic development, nonprofit leadership, start-up ecosystem involvement, or innovation center management.

Schedule or Travel Requirements: Variable hours, Occasional Travel, Requires substantive time out of the office.

Compensation Grade: Administrative Faculty - C. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.