Utah Tech University is seeking a dynamic and visionary individual to serve as the Director of Atwood Innovation Plaza (AIP). This position presents a unique opportunity to lead the continued development and growth of our innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem encompassing various sectors including technology, biotechnology, engineering, computing, software as a service (SAAS), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), genomics, human endurance, DeserTech, and others. The Director will oversee the operations of Atwood Innovation Plaza, which currently includes a SAAS Incubator, a biotech incubator, a Makerspace, and a broad range of innovation and entrepreneurship events and services. The Why of Atwood Innovation Plaza is to create an Innovation & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem that provides opportunities and experiences for students, faculty, staff, and the community to have transformative learning experiences, build strong relationships, upskill, invent and innovate, and start companies that place them on a path for social mobility. Additional information can be found online at https://innovation.utahtech.edu/.
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time professional staff (overtime-exempt) position. Annual salary of $80,000+ depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of July/August 2024. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins June 3, 2024. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.
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