In A Nutshell
Serve as a founding executive director for the New Jersey AI Hub, a new entity jointly established by Princeton University, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Microsoft, and CoreWeave.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategy for the successful launch and growth of the NJ AI Hub.
- Develop and nurture NJ AI Hub partnerships with a range of entities across multiple sectors, including academia, government, and industry.
- Recruit and oversee NJ AI Hub staff and lead coordination of Microsoft and/or CoreWeave employees working in a full- or part-time capacity with the Hub.
- Oversee the development and implementation of a sustainable financial model for the NJ AI Hub, and pursue opportunities to fund and advance Hub strategic goals.
- Implement a communications and outreach plan to engage public, private, and non-profit sector stakeholders.
- Cultivate and foster positive relationships with the NJ AI Hub board and advisory committee(s).
- Identify and monitor key performance indicators and metrics to measure the impact, success, and effectiveness of the NJ AI Hub.
Skillset
- Track record of success in a senior leadership role.
- Proven experience in developing and launching new initiatives.
- Strong alignment and commitment to Princeton University’s mission and strategic priorities, and to the goals for the NJ AI Hub.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with people having a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
- Deep knowledge of artificial intelligence and technology.
- Experience working with boards and/or advisory councils.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of increasing responsibility in relevant sectors or industries.