"Director, Innevation Center"

Job Description

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.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

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

Application Details

Compensation Grade: Administrative Faculty - C

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Required Attachment(s): Please attach the following documents to your application: 1) Resume/CV, 2) Cover Letter, 3) Contact information for three professional references

This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.