Job Details

Manager of Innovations

Position Number: 6227800
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Economic and Business Development

Manager of Innovations

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly-qualified candidate with a passion for bringing housing innovation to life to join our team. You will be responsible for growing the impact of Ivory Innovations by serving as the point person for key initiatives and engaging with students and Utah stakeholders on public policy and housing issues.

Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of the Hack-A-House program (including prompt development, working with partner schools, recruiting students, running student ambassador program, etc.)
- Support Innovation Fund activities such as creating outreach / sourcing strategy and process and/or supporting bi-annual Innovation Fund committee meeting
- Support the Ivory Prize portfolio by maintaining touchpoints with priority organizations, planning for the Ivory Prize Summit, etc.
- Support sourcing and diligence process for the Ivory Prize

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required. Master's degree in a related area may be preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
All candidates must have:
- Master's degree in real estate or related field
- 3-4 years of relevant work experience, including 2-3 years of experience with evaluating housing innovation organizations
- Existing familiarity with the housing market and organizations
- Strong relationship building skills, written and verbal communication skills, including high attention to detail

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN41899B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M-F
Department: 02442 - IVORY INNOVATIONS
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $110,000
Close Date: 5/19/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/182483