Executive Director, Institute for Advanced Computing (IAC)

About the role

The Executive Director will serve as the visionary and strategic leader responsible for shaping the Institute for Advanced Computing's long-term vision, expanding its partnerships, and positioning it for national and international prominence. Reporting to the Vice President for the Greater Washington, D.C. Area, and working in close collaboration with senior university leadership and the IAC Managing Director, the Executive Director will guide the Institute’s strategic direction while enabling its operational and academic success.

Responsibilities

• Identify priority areas for investment and partnership, positioning the Institute within key innovation ecosystems in the greater D.C. area.
• Advance the Institute’s reputation as a leader in advanced computing research and graduate education.
• Position the IAC to expand on its research and educational collaborations.
• Secure new sources of philanthropic investments to reach its fundraising goal of $250M.
• Advance public-private initiatives that contribute to economic development and workforce innovation in the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond.
• Lead an accomplished team, including the IAC’s Managing Director, who oversees the execution of the Institute’s day-to-day operations and academic programs.

Requirements

• A distinguished record of accomplishment in fields related to advanced computing.
• Demonstrated leadership in positions of significant responsibility in academia, private, or public sectors.
• A strong record of institutional leadership, fundraising, and partner engagement.
• The ability to translate strategic vision into operational success, deliver on complex initiatives, and sustain momentum across multiple priorities and constituencies.
• Able to thrive in a distributed environment, both geographically and organizationally.

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced computing and related fields.
• Proven leadership skills in a complex, multi-faceted organization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in fundraising and public-private partnerships.

Skills

• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Collaborative leadership.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Project management.
• Financial management and budgeting.

Benefits

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary range of $300,000 - $450,000, commensurate with experience, benefits, and qualifications. Overtime status is exempt.

Pay

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary range of $300,000 - $450,000, commensurate with experience, benefits, and qualifications. Overtime status is exempt.

Schedule

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary range of $300,000 - $450,000, commensurate with experience, benefits, and qualifications. Overtime status is exempt.