Compensation: 180.000 - 240.000
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type
Full‑Time
Job Summary
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is conducting a search to fill the position of Executive Director of the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM). The successful candidate will be a champion for robotics‑related initiatives across campus, have a broad view of the local, state, national and global robotics challenges to be addressed, and be skilled at building partnerships internal and external to Georgia Tech.
We encourage both internal and external applicants and welcome new visions for the future of IRIM. Applicants should hold a terminal degree in an IRIM‑relevant field. Academic applicants currently in tenure‑track positions must already have tenure and the equivalent rank/experience is expected from industry and government applicants.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide a specific and compelling vision for how to advance Georgia Tech's position as a nationally and internationally recognized leader in robotics research and innovation. This individual will broaden, mobilize, and amplify the impact of the IRIM community— including students, staff, faculty, and research fellows—and align its strengths around high‑impact research priorities and major initiatives, while engaging internal partners (e.g., other IRIs, the Georgia Tech Research Institute, and the seven colleges of Georgia Tech) and external partners.
The ideal leader brings a servant‑leader mindset: someone who listens carefully, earns trust, supports faculty, staff, and students, and helps the community do its best work by clearing obstacles, connecting people, and keeping the shared mission at the center. The Executive Director works with researchers and staff to enable IRIM faculty and staff to develop collaborations and initiatives; proactively plan for initiatives and coordinate major research programs; align faculty and partners around shared research priorities; position IRIM as a leader in shaping the future of robotics; educate key stakeholders and prepare the future workforce; increase the profile of Georgia Tech and the impact of its research community; and establish strategic partnerships with industry, government, and global research organizations to promote innovation.
The Executive Director provides intellectual and strategic leadership for IRIM's research agenda and organizational direction, working closely with the faculty and campus stakeholders to solicit buy‑in and ensure that IRIM meets their collective goals. The Director leads the growth and evolution of IRIM's research portfolio by securing and supporting major research initiatives, partnerships, and funding opportunities.
The Executive Director is also expected to position IRIM to address emerging research opportunities and societal needs through strategic actions, fundraising, and investments in research, partnerships, education, and outreach. The Executive Director will develop a fundraising strategy that supports and promotes faculty success in building a robust funding base within the evolving environment, including federal and non‑federal funds from foundations, state government, regional entities, industry, and individual donors.
This Executive Director will supervise staff and non‑tenure‑track research faculty, mentor and develop those staff and faculty, and steward IRIM's overall strategic direction through key initiatives. They will implement activities to support team‑building and will value and include diverse research strengths and perspectives. The Executive Director also has responsibility for IRIM's budgetary and financial commitments and outcomes.
Required Qualifications
This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. Final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook or Academic Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.3 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook. If appointed, GT faculty shall retain their current title and rank and will hold 'Executive Director, IRIM' as their working title.
Proposed Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with education and experience and is aligned with institutional standards.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
The successful candidate will be a visionary, innovative, and experienced collaborative leader, with a strategic mindset to grow and engage the IRIM community, working with the Executive Directors of other IRIs and the Office of the Vice President for Interdisciplinary Research. They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively promote IRIM's initiatives externally and internally. They will have a demonstrated track record of leading large‑scale, interdisciplinary research initiatives, driving high‑impact research and securing significant external funding.
This individual will have experience in guiding, influencing, and leading teams, fostering professional growth in others, managing budgets and finances, promoting transparency in decision‑making and operations, and direct or collaborative experience with external partners from industry, government, or non‑governmental organizations. They will be a thought leader, with deep knowledge and research expertise in at least some of IRIM's focus areas.
Contact Information
Please direct any questions to Robert Kadel at .
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at .
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position. This position will have financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card). This position may require travel. This position does not require security clearance.
Finalists may be asked to submit three reference letters as part of the selection process.
Background Check
A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit: .
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