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Position Information

Position Title Executive Director - Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC)

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department Community and Global Partnerships Office

HR Home Department 070110 JORDAN VALLEY INNOVATION CENTER

Pay Grade 49

Proposed Salary Commensurate with experience

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Executive Director, JVIC is responsible for all aspects of operation of the Roy Blunt Jordan Valley Innovation Center, which includes the Center for Applied Science and Engineering and the Missouri NextFlex Node at JVIC . Responsibilities of this position include oversight of financial management and budgeting, research program administration and compliance, affiliate and tenant management, training programs, and strategic business development.

At the strategic level, the Executive Director is charged with development and implementation of a plan to meet JVIC's mission to provide advanced technology research, development, engineering, technical support, and educational programs that enhance the competitiveness of industries in southwest Missouri.

The Executive Director maintains and develops relationships with industry partners, community leaders, and state and federal elected officials and staff to secure external funding through grants, contracts, services, and training. This position coordinates and collaborates with university academic administrators to encourage participation in research projects, applied science and technology interdisciplinary programs, and internships.

Description of Primary Duties

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or an applied science discipline is required. A master's degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: At least five years of progressively increasing responsibilities for program development, project management, budgeting, operations forecasting and grants and contracts administration are required. At least 3 years of work in a higher education or scientific research setting with duties requiring the ability to effectively collaborate and coordinate the work of groups with variedinterests is required. Experience and thorough knowledge of federal regulations, compliance and administration of federal grants and contracts is required.

Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills are required. Effective organizational skills are required. Supervisory skills are required.

Other: This position is designated "sensitive" as defined by university policy. This position may include job duties, responsibilities, or activities that are subject to export control regulations. The scope of the position requires evening and occasional weekend work. Occasionally overnight, out-of-town travel is required. A valid driver's license is required.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/2325.htm

Open Date 04/07/2026

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is May 6, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20260089FTS

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/85809

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Unofficial Transcripts - 1

Optional Documents

Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)

Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)

Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)

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