Director of Innovation Networks | University of California San Diego - Military Veterans

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 7/30/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 8/9/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. Job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified. Priority consideration for those who apply by 8/9/24. DESCRIPTION The Director will actively contribute to efforts to build UC San Diego as the destination campus for innovation and technology solutions. The director will work with the AVC-OIC, the VCRI, faculty and others on campus to identify areas of high research capability- particularly in areas with the potential to have impact on the market and society. They will build communities of industry, investors and community groups around those areas with a goal of increasing the transition of research to impact, and raising the visibility of UC San Diego as a global innovation leader, driving the future of those sectors. In this capacity, the Director will work to develop relationships with companies, investors, entities and individuals who can help to drive research-to-innovation efforts, and/or directly support programmatic offerings. Additionally, the Director will work collaboratively with University Development, Alumni Affairs and the Office of Innovation and Commercialization on the identification of companies and high capacity individuals capable of helping to support innovation efforts while working closely with programs across the campus. The Director will also help to develop industry and corporate engagement strategy meant to develop, and sustain corporate and industry partnerships with student entrepreneurship programs. In this capacity, the Director will partner with student entrepreneurship programs to leverage high-level corporate and industry connections that are local, national and international with the goal of propelling sustainability strategies and business development efforts. The Director will be responsible for coordinating a variety of campus-wide, research-focused industry collaborations- including some that are ongoing. The Director will also take the lead on a number of high-visibility events that are aimed at raising awareness of UC San Diego as the destination campus for innovation- driving awareness of campus innovation and its role in driving social and economic prosperity in the San Diego region and beyond. In this capacity, the director will coordinate with various functions across the campus to align UC San Diego's engagement with these events. The Office of Innovation & Commercialization at University of California, San Diego, is committed to actively promoting our Principles of Community and continually advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within all levels of our organization. In line with the goals of UC San Diego's Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence supporting a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and fostering a positive and welcome climate where all are valued, we strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Master's degree preferred Deep understanding of faculty and programmatic research interests within the University. Understanding of partnership agreements, patent law, licensing and commercialization. Skilled communicator: includes verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills. Ability to use discretion and respect confidentiality. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues, faculty, donors, and industry partners, with an emphasis on collaboration, tact, diplomacy, flexibility, professionalism, and discretion. History of work experience in developing relationships, and collaborating with diverse constituent populations, including local, national and international constituents. Advanced organizational and project management skills. Ability to lead a team, prioritize personal and team tasks and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule. In-depth knowledge of Lean Method and Agile Framework, including background knowledge of Lean SixSigma and project management platforms/programs such as Asana, Microsoft Project Manager, and other lean practices/tools like Scrum and Kanban. Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in the Microsoft Suite. Advanced knowledge of software applications specific to industry alliance programs. Ability to