Executive Director, STELLAR Program
Core
Chief executive officer of STELLAR, an NSF Engines program advancing a regional innovation ecosystem for next-generation lasers in the Rochester Finger Lakes region.
Role type
Executive Director, regional innovation ecosystem program
Builds
Regional innovation ecosystem for laser technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, and workforce development
Domain
Advanced laser technology, regional economic development, NSF-funded research translation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
executive leadership, strategic planning, organizational management, fiduciary responsibility, stakeholder engagement, board governance, partnership development, technology commercialization, workforce development coordination, regulatory compliance, economic development, venture financing
Preferred skills
start-up company experience, technology commercialization consulting, business incubator operations
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership and direction for the STELLAR initiative; develop and implement long-term strategic and annual operating plans; oversee organizational structure, staffing, and operations; serve as principal institutional representative to University leadership, faculty, regional stakeholders, and government agencies; inform and engage the Board of Directors; exercise fiduciary responsibility for financial health and sustainability; secure new funding sources; oversee marketing and communications strategy; build and mentor a high-performing leadership team
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership & organizational oversight