Director of Technology Commercialization

🇺🇸 Hybrid - NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $80K - $85K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ July 22nd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Director of Technology Commercialization. This role manages the SBTDC Technology Team across North Carolina, develops and executes strategic plans, oversees technology-based student engagement programs, and builds partnerships to advance technology transfer and innovation commercialization statewide. The Director provides leadership, counseling, educational programs, and outreach to support economic growth through innovation.

Highlights

Lead and supervise statewide technology commercialization counselors and staff.
Provide one-on-one counseling to innovation-based companies, entrepreneurs, and university faculty.
Plan and execute educational programs, workshops, webinars, and conferences on technology commercialization and entrepreneurial growth.
Cultivate sponsorships and external funding to support program initiatives.
Direct a statewide graduate student internship program, including fundraising and university partnerships.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with universities, technology transfer offices, innovation centers, and economic development organizations.
Represent the organization at speaking engagements and professional events statewide and nationally.
Develop and distribute educational and promotional content through various communication channels.
Monitor program performance, prepare reports, and ensure achievement of annual work plans.
Required skills include strong communication, leadership, knowledge of technology commercialization, innovation funding, and ability to travel extensively within North Carolina.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, seven or more years of relevant experience, and familiarity with SBIR/STTR programs and university commercialization activities.
Compensation range: $80,000 - $85,000.
Position is full-time permanent with a 40-hour work week.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.