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Roy Blunt Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC) is a hub where Missouri State University’s research muscle meets real-world industry need. Home to the Center for Applied Science and Engineering and the Missouri NextFlex Node, the work happening inside its walls touches advanced manufacturing, flexible electronics, workforce training, and the kinds of applied research partnerships that help businesses stay competitive.
The Executive Director is the face of JVIC to industry partners, elected officials, community stakeholders, and the university itself. They help companies connect with cutting-edge research. They lead a talented team that brings innovations to life.
Who Will Fit
The IDEA Commons district is a destination for entrepreneurship and applied research, and JVIC is a cornerstone of that energy. The next Executive Director will have a real opportunity to shape what that looks like for the next decade.
The right applicant will:
- Get excited about innovation and community.
- Have experience navigating the worlds of higher education, federal research funding, and/or economic development.
- Know how to bring people together.
If you know someone who would thrive in this role, or if you are that person, we’d love to hear from you. The full position listing is available here. Share it, tag someone, start a conversation.
Big things are built by the right people. Help us find ours.