Assistant Director, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Core
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for technology commercialization, intellectual property management, entrepreneurship support, and research translation across the Washington State University system.
Role type
Senior administrative professional (Assistant Director)
Builds
Integrated engagement with academic, industry, government, and community partners to advance research translation and economic impact.
Domain
Higher education research administration and technology transfer
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Strategic planning, intellectual property management, technology commercialization, industry partnership development, budget management, personnel supervision, policy interpretation, program design and implementation
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in business/engineering/science, technology transfer experience in physical/life sciences/engineering, patent prosecution knowledge, startup formation, venture development, multi-campus organization management, translational research funding
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and direct activities related to technology management and licensing; supervise technology commercialization personnel; manage innovation ecosystem partnerships; oversee industry-sponsored research development; lead strategic planning for innovation programs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities