Economic Development Specialist
Office of Economic Development
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Tech’s Office of Economic Development is seeking a specialist to design and implement projects addressing economic and community development needs across Virginia on subjects such as research commercialization, manufacturing extension, distributed research centers, strategic innovation partnerships, asset-based development, entrepreneurship, and strategic planning. The specialist will develop and conduct applied research and technical assistance projects and participate in the collaborative design and implementation of projects with other faculty. This position, reporting to the director of the office, is a restricted calendar year, administrative and professional faculty appointment.
For a full description of the position and requirements, and to apply, please go to www.jobs.vt.edu, posting # AP0190019. Attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references to the online faculty application. Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations should notify the search chair, Scott Tate at 540/231-2351 or atate1@vt.edu by the review date.