Executive Director of the Metro State Applied Innovation Institute (MSAII)
Core
Executive leadership for an independent 501(c)(3) foundation supporting scientific research, educational activities, and applied innovation in cybersecurity and AI for a public university.
Role type
Executive Director of a research and innovation institute
Builds
A hybrid academic, research, workforce, outreach, and applied innovation enterprise
Domain
Higher Education + Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence
Required skills
executive leadership, business development, sponsored project administration, budget development, revenue modeling, grant/contract management, external partnership management, strategic planning, financial sustainability
Preferred skills
doctoral degree, nonprofit management, higher education administration, scaling research institutes, government contracting, defense-adjacent projects, board governance, public/private partnerships
Technologies
Cybersecurity tools, AI platforms, cyber range services
Responsibilities
Develop and manage the Institute's sustainable operating model and revenue-generating service lines; serve as external-facing representative for business, government, and defense partners; support contract research and sponsored projects; oversee training and certification programs; manage financial systems and sustainability; coordinate with the Board and university units; position the Institute as a regional leader in applied innovation
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership & organizational building