Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation Partnerships (4662)

Position Title: Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation Partnerships (4662)

Location: LH 301

Department: VP Research and Innovation Partnerships (RIPS)

Classification: Vice President, Associate

Full-Time Position – FTE 1.00

Standard Hours Per Week: 37.5

Working Hours: M‑F, 8:00am‑4:30pm; some nights and weekends required.

Position Summary

Northern Illinois University, located in DeKalb, IL, invites applications for the position of Administrative Aide for the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships.

The Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships encourages research, scholarship, artistry and entrepreneurship across campus by: Promoting the career development of faculty and graduate students; seeking connections to accelerate the creation, integration and application of new knowledge; facilitating the submission of grants and contracts; celebrating the accomplishments of talented faculty, staff and students who contribute to NIU’s success as a student‑centered, public research university.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Vice President (AVP) is a key member of the RIPS leadership team and is an advocate for the full research, creative activity, and innovation agenda of the University. This leadership role will help expand the University’s work as a leading research institution where the faculty and staff create new knowledge and provide leadership to solve problems for Illinois, the nation, and the world.

Specific duties include:

- Leadership of the Office of Innovation (OI)
- Leadership of the Office of Research Development (OR)
- Key member of the Research Leadership team with significant partnership development responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership of the Innovation Strategy and Program Implementation – 34%

Lead NIU’s innovation strategy, including oversight of the Office of Innovation, providing strategic guidance for the unit’s functions, and acting as the supervisor of the director.

Optimize the intellectual property functions of the university, including technology

📌 Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation Partnerships (Capital Regional District)
🏢 Northern Illinois University
📍 Capital Regional District