Director of Industry Engagement & Economic Impact

About the role

The Division of Research and Innovation is seeking a Director of Industry Engagement & Economic Impact. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The Director serves as a strategic leader within Oregon State University's Economic Development and Industry Relations (EDIR) organization, reporting directly to the Associate Vice President for Economic Development and Industry Relations. As a key contributor to the university's strategic plan, Prosperity Widely Shared (PWS), this position advances the Economic Engagement & Impact Domain by helping design, implement, and scale the systems, processes, partnerships, and infrastructure that enable Oregon State to maximize its economic impact across Oregon and beyond. In this role, the Director leads the development of foundational capabilities that strengthen the university's approach to industry engagement and economic development. Key responsibilities include establishing and optimizing economic engagement systems such as customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, institutional metrics and reporting frameworks, business intelligence capabilities, faculty development initiatives, and partner intake and engagement processes. By building and integrating these core functions, the Director ensures that Oregon State can effectively coordinate and support industry engagement activities at an institutional scale. As these capabilities mature, the Director increasingly serves as a steward of strategic industry relationships and university-wide engagement efforts. Working collaboratively across colleges, research units, administrative divisions, and external stakeholders, the Director helps transform distributed activities into a cohesive institutional strategy. The position acts as a connector and collaborative problem-solver, aligning