Associate Director for Centers and Institutes Management

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The Innovate UNCG Incubator supports members of the UNCG community as they turn ideas into impact. Bringing together a variety of offices, initiatives, and sources of expertise, we offer support related to entrepreneurship, social innovation and social entrepreneurship, IP protection, licensing, and more. UNCG innovators connect through our virtual community of practice and school- and college-based innovation hubs.

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro ( UNCG) seeks a highly skilled and visionary leader to serve as the Associate Director for Engaged Research Centers and Institutes within the Division of Research and Engagement. The Associate Director will provide research development, business development, and strategic direction to strengthen and expand the university's engaged research portfolio. This position is responsible for enhancing the competitiveness of UNCG's centers and institutes, increasing their external funding, and advancing their role in addressing critical community, regional, and national challenges.