FUNCTION & SCOPE: This position will lead the Office of Industry and External Affairs (I&EA) which is the nexus of RF's technology transfer, external relations, and industry-facing activities. The VP will grow the RF's reach and reputation for excellence through strategic relationships with campuses, businesses, government organizations, and other enterprises. The I&EA team is focused on delivering value-added programs and services that 1) enhance SUNY's role as an intellectual property powerhouse, 2) accelerate the transition of SUNY technology from lab to market, and 3) raise the visibility of SUNY research and innovation. The VP's direct reports include the director of intellectual property and licensing, director of new ventures, director of corporate