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Who we are
Why RensselaerJoin Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutes dynamic global community of changemaker includingsome of the worlds leading researchers students alumni and faculty whoask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity.
Inc. is a startup accelerator based in downtown Troy NY headquartered in the historic Quackenbush Building. Our mission is to drive regional innovation by equipping local startups with the resources mentorship and funding access they need to grow. We focus on launching high-potential ventures strengthening the local economy and forging strategic partnerships with industry leaders investors and academic institutions.
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Job Summary
The Director of will play a pivotal role in launching and operating an accelerator dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to tackle the worlds toughest problems. The Director is responsible for strategic planning program development and community engagement to support entrepreneurs across various disciplines. The Director will lead initiatives that promote innovation business development and entrepreneurial education ensuring alignment with goals and objectives. By fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem within the Capital Region and beyond the Director will drive transformative solutions and advancements in technology.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
- Seven (7) years of progressively responsible management and/or executive positions including;
- Proven experience in entrepreneurship startup development or accelerator management
- Strong technical background with the ability to understand and evaluate complex technologies
- Experience in securing funding and managing budgets
Relevant combinations of education training and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a technical field
- Ten years of responsible management and executive positions
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledgeable of the full range of issues related to innovation entrepreneurship and economic development
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders including companies community organizations and investment firms
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent leadership skills to work with entrepreneurs in the development of new ventures
- Skilled in strategic planning organizing and effective time management skills
- Exceptional presentation skills to a wide variety of professional and executive audiences
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
- Ability to anticipate and solve problems
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders including companies community organizations and investment firms
Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Travel
Driving
Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use
Starting Salary/Rate
Expected hiring range: $150000 - $175000
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process please contact
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaers Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth a comprehensive and affordable benefits package and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information please visitBenefits Human Resources ().
Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming inclusive and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaers work and campus communities.Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
