Director – Purdue Technology Center, New Albany, Indiana

Manage the services and facilities of the New Albany technology business incubator facility. Identify and recruit high-tech start-ups and established companies with a focus on providing assistance to early-stage clients. Coach and advise client companies. Assist in the commercialization of emerging technologies. Manage the financial and physical aspects of the facility. Market and publicize the Center and ensure that it attains a level of visibility consistent with its mission. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as experience with public speaking and facilitation of meetings required. Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years experience in economic development and/or business management required. Advanced degree preferred. Facilities management experience preferred.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to the Director of Human Resources, Purdue Research Foundation, 3000 Kent Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906 on or before Monday, June 9, 2008.

A criminal conviction check and controlled substance test are required for employment in this position. The Purdue Research Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

Associate Director, Bioeconomy Program MSU Product Center

Manage university-based program assisting bioeconomy ventures to grow aggressively. Develop and maintain network with a broad range of bioeconomy and service-provider contacts and oversee network effectiveness in helping bioeconomy ventures. Recruit and work with ventures to understand their needs, line up network support, and track venture progress. Assist in defining applied research supporting development of bioeconomy. Coordinate with existing Product Center market research and outreach network. For further details and application details, please to go http://aec.msu.edu/facposition.htm.

Program Manager –
IC² Institute of The University of Texas at Austin

IC² Institute of The University of Texas at Austin seeks a technology business incubation expert to manage an international program working with incubators and entrepreneurs of Chile. The position will be based in Austin, Texas, with occasional travel to Chile. Qualified candidates will have experience in incubation and global business development of technology enterprises, as well as strong project management skills. Please see http://utdirect.utexas.edu/pnjobs/pnjobsvw.WBX?job_nbr=08-04-03-01-0367 for details and apply online if interested. Security sensitive, EEO/AA.

National Business Incubation Association
Director of Publications

The National Business Incubation Association (NBIA), a nonprofit membership association, seeks a dynamic professional to act as Director of Publications. The Director of Publications is responsible for overseeing newsletters, Web content, book publishing and an e-commerce bookstore. Qualified individuals must have the following skills and abilities:

• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to foster a cooperative environment and to work in a small office setting.
• Skill in budget preparation and management.

Click here for a more detailed job description. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a proven track record directing diverse publications tasks. This position is full time and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

EOE. To apply, please send your resume and salary requirements by May 23, 2008 to:

NBIA Director Search
National Business Incubation Association
20 East Circle Drive #37198
Athens, OH 45701