Executive Director of Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (TIE) Center

Design and direct strategies promoting student, faculty, staff, and community innovation and entrepreneurship by coordinating the activities of the DSU Business Resource Center with academic programs, student programs, and community initiatives within the Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (TIE) Center. Direct the activities and develop strategic plans for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Blazer Club, working directly with DSU administration, local and county governments, and state leaders.
 

Direct Small Business Development Center (50-60%)

• Coordinate and perform counseling and training activities
• Partner with local business and community leaders to obtain support and sponsorships for SBDC initiatives
• Supervise administrative staff and volunteers
• Communicate with SBDC Lead Center regarding submission, maintenance, and management of annual operating budget
• Collect, compile and provide information requested by the Lead Center for use in quarterly and annual reports
• Assist the Lead Center in the preparation of annual SBDC funding proposals
• Work with the local media to promote favorable publicity
• Attend the SBDC regional directors meetings and any other meetings designated as mandatory by the State Director
• Adhere to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and America's Small Business Development Center (ASBDC) standards of conduct

Direct the Business Resource Center and Coordinate Innovation Plaza Programming (30-40%)

• Coordinate the activities within the TIE Center (http://catalog.dixie.edu/campusresources/tie_center/)
• Educate and direct customers to available resources in the TIE Center
• Determine the needs of the small business community; meet those needs with consulting, business training programs, and other services
• Create and manage mentor relationships for entrepreneurial students
• Write and manage grant proposals for TIE initiatives
• Coordinate the activities of the Business Resource Center and other strategic partnerships
• Manage the build-out of Innovation Plaza
• Manage makerspace labs and business incubation tenants

Direct Blazer Club (10-20%)

• Organize and direct regular meetings of the Blazer Club (a group of local/community entrepreneurs who give back to students to encourage and foster entrepreneurial activities)
• Develop key initiatives for the Blazer Club
• Develop systems for assigning and mentoring Blazer Club initiatives
• Coordinate and communicate with members of the Blazer Club, including raising funds to support entrepreneurial activities

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Experience building and running a private business
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong leadership skills including a track record of building organizations
• Ability to manage and motivate senior level people inside and outside the University
• Strong technical knowledge and well-rounded in technology fields such as computer sciences, advanced manufacturing, and medical technology
• Proven track record in developing quality relationships with community, corporate, and governmental entities
• Proven grant writing experience preferred

Contract: Full­-time (12 month) professional staff position. Annual salary of $90,000 plus an excellent benefits package.

Application Procedures: Application review begins January 16, 2018; open until filled. Submit cover letter, resume, and contact information (including email) for three professional references 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: Dixie State University is the newest regional state university in the Utah System of Higher Education. With the transition from a community college to the attainment of University status in 2013, Dixie State currently has approximately 9,000 students. We offer 50 bachelor's degrees, 19 associate's degrees, and 112 certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases for a total of 181 programs. Dixie State is a growing, dynamic institution with a desire to offer innovative programs, preparing our students through active learning opportunities.

DSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University is firmly committed to non-discrimination and affirmative action and it is the policy of the University to strive to afford equal opportunity to qualified individuals, regardless of their religion, race, color, age, disability, gender, veterans or disabled veterans status or national origin and to conform to applicable laws and regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.