Director, Innovation
- Employer
- DePaul University
- Location
- Chicago, IL
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- Administrative Jobs
- Technology, Multimedia & Audiovisual
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Highlights
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Computing and Digital Media, the Director of Innovation is responsible for the strategic direction and coordination of College initiatives that merge faculty research and creative activities with professional opportunities for students. The Director’s primary responsibility will be to lead the new Jarvis Student Center for Innovation and Collaboration, with the goal of fostering internal and external collaborations and elevating the College’s visibility and reputation for innovation. The director will support existing initiatives, including the Institute for Professional Development, DePaul Originals Game Studio, the Push Studio, Design Impact Projects, and several capstone projects.
The Director must proactively seek knowledge of faculty’s interests and projects in order to aggregate and strategically align related initiatives and create opportunities for DePaul students to connect with local companies for valuable real-world experiences.
Is This You?
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Develop and implement a strategic plan to increase the college’s reputation for innovation, increase community engagement opportunities, support and enhance curriculum, and create an external network for student interaction.
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Manage communications, digital and physical exhibitions, workshops, lectures, outreach, fundraising, and budget for the newly created Jarvis Student Innovation and Collaboration Center to attract and retain CDM student participation in the Loop’s campus life.
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Develop and maintain common support structures that operationalize scholarly initiatives among various projects to reduce duplication, streamline policies and processes, and minimize expenditures.
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Integrate the strategic operations of the newly redesigned Institute for Professional Development with the Jarvis Student Center to increase academic programming for the community.
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Coordinate with CDM Communications Manager and University Marketing Communications to showcase the work of students and faculty to raise the college’s local and national profile.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Your Education & Experience
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years in related fields.
- Leadership experience in Higher Education preferred.
- Excellent leadership and organizational abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty of diverse disciplines, senior university staff, research administrators, and officials of funding agencies.
- Demonstrated success in fundraising initiatives
Managerial Responsibilities
- Managers two staff members and multiple student workers.
Financial Responsibilities
- Manages budget of ~$350K annually.
Other Skills & Abilities Required
- Some nights and weekends required.
- Some local travel required.
Additional Information
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.
Perks:
- Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
- Matching retirement plan up to 10%.
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents!
- Full-Time Benefits
- Part-Time Benefits
Required Background Check: Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
Required COVID-19 Vaccination: Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster, or having a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. To request a religious or medical exemption, please email employeerelations@depaul.edu.
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect: Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
Title IX Contact Information
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX responsibilities. The Title IX Office is on the Lincoln Park campus on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue. The Title IX Office can be reached at 312-362-8970 or titleixcoordinator@depaul.edu.
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Organization
Working at DePaul University
Enrolling more than 23,000 students, DePaul is the ninth-largest private and largest Catholic university in the country. It offers over 200 graduate and undergraduate degree programs through nine colleges and schools. Nearly one third of DePaul’s students are of color—the most diverse of any private university in Illinois—and about 30 percent of each year’s freshmen class intend to be the first in their families to earn a college degree. DePaul’s success extends beyond recruitment—it is among the nation’s top 100 universities in awarding degrees to students of color.
Educating Chicago’s business leaders, lawyers, judges, teachers, artists and public servants for more than a century, DePaul enjoys an excellent academic reputation. It has earned impressive rankings from U.S. News & World Report for its business and law programs as well as distinctions for diversity and community service. A host of higher education guides have recognized DePaul for everything from its economic value and happy students to its hot and trendy campus and great town-gown relations.
DePaul prides itself on the strength of its academic programs, especially the programs in entrepreneurship, real estate, and the part-time MBA; computer science, network assurance and digital media; psychology and philosophy; music and theater; health and intellectual property law; and adult learning initiatives. Despite its size, the university is committed to providing students with personal attention; the student/faculty ratio is just 16:1. Professors who teach graduate students also teach undergraduates in small-group settings.
DePaul’s goal, expressed in the VISION twenty12 strategic plan, is to become one of the finest urban, Catholic universities in the United States. It is focused on creating nationally recognized, rigorous programs of study; preparing women and men to be at the forefront of their chosen fields as ethical and socially engaged leaders; and further strengthening its financial and operational foundations.
DePaul was founded in 1898 by the Congregation of the Mission (or Vincentian) religious community, which follows the teachings of 17th century French priest St. Vincent de Paul. Established to provide a high quality education to immigrants and others who were denied access to college, DePaul continues to embrace this mission today, recruiting and graduating significant numbers of students from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups.
Location
Located in Chicago, Illinois, DePaul has two primary campuses and four suburban locations. The Loop Campus is in the heart of the downtown business and cultural district and is home to four of DePaul’s colleges, a theater, a residence hall and most administrative functions. It is separated by a 20-minute trip on Chicago’s “el” train from the Lincoln Park Campus, close to Lake Michigan and Wrigley Field. Considered one of the nation’s most beautiful urban campuses, Lincoln Park is home to five colleges, the main library, numerous residence halls, a student center and the Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center, open to employees and students.
Both campuses are located in thriving business and residential districts that are well served by public transportation, providing a full array of housing choices for employees. Chicago boasts six professional sports teams and some of the best theater, music and art venues in the nation. As an international business hub and conference center, Chicago enables employees to build strong professional networks and remain on the leading edge of their fields.
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