Kansas State University

Executive Director of Salina Aerospace Development Partnership

Posted: 12 hours ago

Job Description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13413755![](https://jobelephant.com/banners/35610.gif)rr**Executive Director of Salina Aerospace Development Partnership**rrKansas State Universityrr****About This Role****The Salina Aerospace Development Partnership (SADP) seeks an ExecutiveDirector to provide strategic collaboration between partners at theSalina Industrial Airport Center .The Salina Aerospace Development Partnership (SADP) serves as theunified economic and business development arm for the Salina AirportIndustrial Center. This strategic collaboration is designed tostrengthen regional competitiveness, attract investment, and cultivateinnovation-driven growth in aerospace and related industries.****Worksite Description****This position is **Hybrid eligible**.All employees must reside in the United States when they begin workingto comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybridwork opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.****What You\'ll Need to Succeed****Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor\'s degree and seven years of relevantexperience. Must have a valid driver\'s license.Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated expertise in the following: Economic development strategy, including business attraction,retention, and site development Intergovernmental coordination and land use planning Familiarity with municipal, county, and state-level economicdevelopment tools Ability to enhance regional, national and global visibility ofcommunity assets and services Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to leverage marketing and public relations to enhanceregional visibility Political acumen and diplomacy in navigating complex regulatoryand organizational environments Proven success in building consensus and leading cross-sectorcollaborationsSponsorship EligibilityCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoingbasis without sponsorship****How to Apply****Please submit online application.****Application Window****Applications close on: November 10, 2025****Anticipated Hiring Pay Range****\$180,000 - \$190,000rr**To apply, please visit:[https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/executive-director-of-salina-aerospace-development-partnership-salina-kansas-united-states](https://apptrkr.com/6692237)**rrrrrr![](https://www.jobelephant.com/img.php?id=6692237&image=logo)rCopyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.rr[Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertisingagency](https://www.jobelephant.com/)rjeid-f7654f82083088488da3f6269f2c3b73

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