Associate Director of Ion Programs
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About The Position
The Ion is Houston’s HQ for innovation, powered by Rice University, and is the namesake building of the 16-acre innovation district in Midtown. Designed to connect entrepreneurs, academia, investors, and corporations to address global challenges, the Ion offers high-quality programming and events, coworking and office space, and community amenities. Programming and activation are led by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, Rice University’s nationally recognized entrepreneurship initiative. Rice Alliance supports startups throughout their growth journey and offers educational resources, training, and platforms for entrepreneurs and innovators to grow. The Associate Director of Ion Programs, under the direction of the Managing Director for Ion Startups and Investor Engagement, will be responsible for developing and implementing high-impact entrepreneurial and innovation programs at the Ion. This role will envision and produce world-class initiatives that accelerate entrepreneurs on their startup journey. Ion programs are critical for attracting and retaining startups and investors in the Ion and Houston community. These programs are expected to include a variety of formats involving various stakeholders, including startups, corporates, investors, mentors, service providers, academic institutions, and other members of the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The Associate Director will lead a Program Manager in this endeavor.
