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Associate Vice President for Economic Development
Job Location:
Job Location:
Burlington, CO - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 190000 - 225000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
1 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Posting Summary
We will begin reviewing applications as of 10/15/2026 Reporting to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development ( VPR ) the Associate Vice President ( AVP ) for Economic Development provides strategic leadership for statewide economic development industry engagement workforce solutions innovation partnerships and entrepreneurship. The AVP also serves as a senior integrator and primary connector among university offices and resources and external partners translating institutional strengths into mutually beneficial partnerships and new initiatives with measurable economic and public impact. Strategic Innovation and Leadership The AVP is responsible for identifying developing launching and evaluating strategic initiatives that advance the universitys economic and innovation priorities in alignment with the strategic direction of the VPR and in coordination with relevant university units. The AVP will leverage institutional strengths and emerging opportunities to create partnerships and programs that generate measurable economic research community workforce and financial impact. The AVP will: Cultivate and sustain executive-level relationships with corporations state and local government agencies entrepreneurs investors business associations chambers economic development agencies nonprofit organizations and community partnership with the Office of Engagement lead discovery with prospective partners to understand their research innovation talent workforce commercialization or community needs and connect them with the appropriate UVM expertise and resources and where appropriate help develop opportunities into actionable initiatives by defining the value proposition partners resource requirements and measures of success. Develop and advance strategic and deep partnerships that may combine sponsored research entrepreneurship support workforce development talent recruitment internships technology licensing testing and validation philanthropic engagement and new venture creation. Coordinate with the UVM Foundation Corporate Relations Office Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies and other relevant university and external partners to present a unified approach and clarify ownership and advance opportunities efficiently. Represent UVM in regional and statewide economic development strategy discussions and help position the university as a trusted convener and implementation partner. Managerial Role The AVP provides strategic leadership of and coordinates economic development activities and strategic initiatives under the leadership of the VPR . As a portfolio leader and manager the AVP will: Provide direct leadership for five units within OVPR including UVM Innovations Office of Engagement Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships Biolabs Innovation Hub and the Vermont Gallium Nitride Technology coordination with each units leader identify prioritize and advance new and/or stronger economic development activities such as corporate partnerships support for entrepreneurs and revenue-generating activities like research partnerships fee-for-service programs and UVM -connected start-up businesses. Coordinate economic development activities with the UVM Foundation Corporate Relations Office and the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies and other units within the University as needed. Oversee and guide unit leaders to ensure their work aligns with organizational goals and missions and that units participate in strategic initiatives establish shared priorities and performance measures and nurture a team approach among these units in support of university-wide economic development goals. Communications Role With the VPR the AVP communicates within the university about economic development initiatives opportunities and outcomes and works with communications teams to advance this priority. The AVP will: Partner with university communications teams to develop compelling narratives case studies briefing materials presentations and reports that demonstrate the impact of UVM partnerships and innovation activity and support efforts to attract additional partners and investment. Provide timely strategic advice investment recommendations and concise decision materials to the VPR and other UVM leaders. Represent the VPR and the university on committees councils working groups and external forums relevant to economic development innovation industry engagement and entrepreneurship.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in a research university public research organization economic development agency innovation district technology-based enterprise or comparable innovation or partnership environment. Experience designing and launching multi-partner economic development initiatives structuring public-private partnerships or advancing industry-institutional partnerships. Experience developing performance indicators using them to assess progress and inform decisions and communicating economic research workforce or community impact. Knowledge of Vermonts or a comparable state or regional innovation and economic development ecosystem.
We will begin reviewing applications as of 10/15/2026 Reporting to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development ( VPR ) the Associate Vice President ( AVP ) for Economic Development provides strategic leadership for statewide economic development industry engagement workforce solutions innovation partnerships and entrepreneurship. The AVP also serves as a senior integrator and primary connector among university offices and resources and external partners translating institutional strengths into mutually beneficial partnerships and new initiatives with measurable economic and public impact. Strategic Innovation and Leadership The AVP is responsible for identifying developing launching and evaluating strategic initiatives that advance the universitys economic and innovation priorities in alignment with the strategic direction of the VPR and in coordination with relevant university units. The AVP will leverage institutional strengths and emerging opportunities to create partnerships and programs that generate measurable economic research community workforce and financial impact. The AVP will: Cultivate and sustain executive-level relationships with corporations state and local government agencies entrepreneurs investors business associations chambers economic development agencies nonprofit organizations and community partnership with the Office of Engagement lead discovery with prospective partners to understand their research innovation talent workforce commercialization or community needs and connect them with the appropriate UVM expertise and resources and where appropriate help develop opportunities into actionable initiatives by defining the value proposition partners resource requirements and measures of success. Develop and advance strategic and deep partnerships that may combine sponsored research entrepreneurship support workforce development talent recruitment internships technology licensing testing and validation philanthropic engagement and new venture creation. Coordinate with the UVM Foundation Corporate Relations Office Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies and other relevant university and external partners to present a unified approach and clarify ownership and advance opportunities efficiently. Represent UVM in regional and statewide economic development strategy discussions and help position the university as a trusted convener and implementation partner. Managerial Role The AVP provides strategic leadership of and coordinates economic development activities and strategic initiatives under the leadership of the VPR . As a portfolio leader and manager the AVP will: Provide direct leadership for five units within OVPR including UVM Innovations Office of Engagement Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships Biolabs Innovation Hub and the Vermont Gallium Nitride Technology coordination with each units leader identify prioritize and advance new and/or stronger economic development activities such as corporate partnerships support for entrepreneurs and revenue-generating activities like research partnerships fee-for-service programs and UVM -connected start-up businesses. Coordinate economic development activities with the UVM Foundation Corporate Relations Office and the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies and other units within the University as needed. Oversee and guide unit leaders to ensure their work aligns with organizational goals and missions and that units participate in strategic initiatives establish shared priorities and performance measures and nurture a team approach among these units in support of university-wide economic development goals. Communications Role With the VPR the AVP communicates within the university about economic development initiatives opportunities and outcomes and works with communications teams to advance this priority. The AVP will: Partner with university communications teams to develop compelling narratives case studies briefing materials presentations and reports that demonstrate the impact of UVM partnerships and innovation activity and support efforts to attract additional partners and investment. Provide timely strategic advice investment recommendations and concise decision materials to the VPR and other UVM leaders. Represent the VPR and the university on committees councils working groups and external forums relevant to economic development innovation industry engagement and entrepreneurship.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in a research university public research organization economic development agency innovation district technology-based enterprise or comparable innovation or partnership environment. Experience designing and launching multi-partner economic development initiatives structuring public-private partnerships or advancing industry-institutional partnerships. Experience developing performance indicators using them to assess progress and inform decisions and communicating economic research workforce or community impact. Knowledge of Vermonts or a comparable state or regional innovation and economic development ecosystem.
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