Manager Innovation Education Engagement

Job description

The Innovation Education & Engagement Manager serves as a cross-functional leader within USF CONNECT, advancing USF’s innovation and commercialization mission through integrated support of entrepreneurial education, industry partnerships, external communications, strategic planning, and ecosystem development. This role bridges academic research, startup activity, industry needs, and regional economic development efforts, creating pathways for both faculty and companies to advance market-ready solutions. The Innovation Strategist leads educational programming, fosters strategic partnerships, manages external communications, and contributes to program alignment that positions USF CONNECT as a national leader in innovation-driven economic growth. The duties and responsibilities for this position include: Marketing, Communications & Storytelling (30%) – Lead external communications strategy (newsletters, social, events, website, press releases); craft narratives that highlight program impact and outcomes; manage strategic messaging for ecosystem partnerships. Strategic Planning & Program Alignment (20%) – Support strategic planning for entrepreneurial education, industry engagement, an...