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Job Title: Project Manager Associate
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posting Date: Feb. 28, 2019
Serving within the Research Faculty of The Institute, this position directly supports the extension, service, and economic development missions of Georgia Tech to the State of Georgia and beyond. Primarily this position serves within the Innovation Ecosystems department of the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI2). Project Managers in this associate level role are responsible for assisting level II and senior-level project managers, and above with initiating, conducting, and reporting on projects that promote local, state, regional, national, and international economic development initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to, working with leaders/officials in public and private enterprises, non-profits, governments, and other related organizations. Project Manager Associates are expected to conduct and document research, perform assessments, and provide technical assistance that helps create an attractive business climate. Candidates in this role must be able to report measurable outcomes, as needed, through metric reporting systems required by federal, state, municipal, and/or private sponsors.
Major Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the EI2 mission and how it supports Georgia Tech in helping to maintain and improve our reputation.
- Perform project management duties as outlined in the sponsored contracts.
- Assist in the process of coaching, educating, and accelerating entrepreneurs, technology startups, and startup ecosystem members.
- Develop and deliver entrepreneurial educational programming using innovative methods. This will include content development, logistics, training, delivery and program assessment.
- Participate in conducting technology assessments, estimates, grant proposals, and report writing/editing in support of departmental goals/objectives.
- Report measurable outcomes through internal metric reporting systems.
- Contribute to the development of marketing and promotional materials design and content, including website development and maintenance (including utilizing multi-media communications tools like twitter, e-newsletters, blogs, podcasts, etc.). Manage relationships with internal and external media and communications representatives.
- Provide input to the project planning process.
- Contribute, on a limited basis (at a level I), to the development of business proposals.
- Participate in professional development activities (self-study and/or formal classes) as appropriate for the position.
- Participate in identifying, cultivating, and building strategic partnerships that align with Georgia Tech’s multidisciplinary research, education, and outreach priorities.
- Perform organizational administrative tasks, and other related duties, as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related/relevant field e.g., engineering, science, technology or business administration.
- Work Experience: One to three years of job-related experience (or equivalent combination of education and work experience).
- Skills: Professional level command (fluent) in both Spanish and English languages, both written and verbal communications, and basic skills in the use of specialty marketing and educational tools. This job requires professional level knowledge and skill in the application of data collection, research and analysis, and the development of related conclusions and recommendations. Applicants for this position must be highly organized and also possess fundamental abilities in report writing, problem-solving, and presenting data/information to groups. Marketing and negotiation skills are necessary. Experience with or an aptitude to learn related computer applications also required.
- Travel required, including potentially considerable international travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in a related/relevant field e.g., engineering, science, technology or business administration.
- Preferred Work Experience: Five years of job-related work experience. A functional familiarity with university-based commercialization and entrepreneurship.
- Preferred Skills: Advanced skills in the use of specialty marketing and educational tools.
- Preferred certifications include: Experience in Lean LaunchPad methodology, NSF I-Corp programming, and training.
- Preferred applicant backgrounds include: Extensive experience in consultative service delivery and/or prior experience working in a higher education environment.
For more information or to apply, please visit: https://apps.itos.uga.edu/ach/position/42218
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept:
Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.
More than 27,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.
Located just south of downtown Portland between the Portland State University district and South Waterfront, the Business Accelerator is home to 30+ startup companies in technology, bioscience, and cleantech. Together, they have raised more private angel and venture capital the last three years than any other location in Oregon.
The Business Accelerator speeds the success of these high-growth companies by providing resources, connections, expertise, University support, and control of high-impact costs, all within a growth-focused entrepreneurial community. Data shows that companies growing in this type of environment are four times more likely to succeed. For more information please Click Here
Position Summary:
The PSU Business Accelerator Program Manager creates a unique and supportive environment for PSU and other local start-up companies by overseeing a 40,000 square-foot office and lab incubator that is a high-visibility home to ~25 of the region’s most dynamic science and technology startup companies – both private and university spinouts.
In 2014, the Accelerator was listed as one of the top business incubators in the world according to the UBI Index. The Program Manager works with a team of FTEs and volunteers of approximately 6 people working on Accelerator programming. This position is full-time and reports to the Assistant VP for Research and Graduate Studies. The Program Manager will oversee and execute a suite of support services for resident companies, including workshops, boot camps, mentors, software tools and shared resource management, as advised by the Executive Director of Entrepreneurship Engagement.
Duties of the PSU Accelerator Program manager include:
- Oversee and execute Accelerator programming in cooperation with the Executive Director of Entrepreneurship Engagement to include: coordinating topics and instructors to deliver workshops and trainings, bootcamps, and a variety of related programming events. Work in coordination with the program manager for the Center for Entrepreneurship on programs and events;
- Oversee and manage creation and execution of tenant lease contracts using pre-approved template; act as PSU face of lease rate negotiations with direction from AVP Research, keep an updated rent roll for the building and advise on upcoming renewals and vacancies.
- Oversee PSBA Program Assistant in facilitating necessary interactions with university facilities and outside property management company;
- Recruit and supervise paid and volunteer staff;
- Engage with Tenant companies and survey needs and areas of training; create and implement mentoring/coaching program for resident startup companies in cooperation with the Executive Director of Entrepreneurship Engagement;
- Track key company metrics annually and collect testimonials, photographs and/or video for purposes of working with the Executive Director of Entrepreneurship Engagement and PSU Foundation for raising funds for the Accelerator;
- Screen quality candidates for tenancy in the Accelerator; coordinate and interface with tenant advisory committee on selection;
- Monitor trends in startups and business incubation to bring the highest service level to the Accelerator and its resident companies;
- Execute connections between PSU and PSBA tenants by collecting and marketing job, internship and Capstone project opportunities created by resident companies to PSU graduate and undergraduate students, and by facilitating other appropriate interactions;
- Identify and maintain directory of trusted providers of professional services to startups.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
2. Program development and management experience.
3. Event planning and execution experience.
4. Volunteer recruitment and management experience.
5. Valid State-issued driver’s license.
6. Successful completion of a background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Knowledge of startup lifecycle and needs.
2. Experience with Oregon startup ecosystem.
3. Experience with economic development organizations.
4. Experience with angel and venture capital funding process.
5. Experience with science lab management.
Key Cultural Competencies:
• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship:
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Workdays/Hours:
Weekdays (40 hours per week), with frequent evening networking and occasional weekends.
Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement:
The starting annual salary rate for this position will be between $60,000 and $70,008, dependent upon qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package including 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities.
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Job Title: CONNECT Associate Director
Location: USF Tampa
Position Details
Dept Number/Name: 0-7905-000 / USF Technology Incubator
College Division: Research-VP
Salary Plan: Administrative
Job Code/Title: 9547 / Associate Director
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $85,000 – $110,000
Position Number: 00027622
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: The University of South Florida supports economic development in the Tampa Bay region and the State of Florida with cutting-edge programs that brings together the strengths of the USF System, the Tampa Bay region, and the State of Florida, providing a critical interface that stimulates high-tech and biotech industries and creates jobs. The Office of Research & Innovation oversees USF’s Innovation Enterprise comprised of the USF Research Park of Tampa Bay, Technology Transfer, USF Connect, and the Incubation Program, which includes the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator (TBTI) and Student Innovation Incubator (SII), and collectively, has a $395 million dollar a year impact on the economy of the Tampa metropolitan area and the state of Florida according to a recent external economic impact study.
Technology Transfer, USF Connect, and the Incubation Program are led by the Associate Vice President for Research & Innovation, who is a direct report to the Senior Vice President for Research & Innovation. The Associate Director for Innovation & Incubation is a direct report to the Associate Vice President for Research & Innovation. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a record of strong leadership capabilities in economic development and incubation at the local, state, and national levels, preferably as an employee of a higher education institution, and a successful record of coordinating activities and programs with personnel responsible for economic development, technology transfer, workforce development, entrepreneurship, business incubation, and community outreach. Candidates should have experience managing or working with grants and economic development funding programs. Knowledge of technology business incubator best practices and structure, as well as economic development metrics collection, reporting, and analysis is important. Successful grant writing and grant administration experience is highly desirable.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Associate Director reports to the Associate Vice President for Research & Innovation. The responsibilities of the Associate Director include community and industry engagement in concert with local, regional, national, and global economic; development of programs and activities associated with incubation programs. The Associate Director will establish an agenda and implementation strategy for incubation and serve as one of the University’s points-of-contact to facilitate communication and coordination with such community organizations as chambers of commerce, Enterprise Florida, the Tampa Bay Partnership, and the Tampa-Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation to attract new business and industry to the Tampa Bay area and the USF Research Park, in particular. The Associate Director provides momentum for developing and strengthening partnerships with business and industry that have significant impact on the University, the local community, and the State of Florida.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs the Innovation & Incubation Program (USF CONNECT, Tampa Bay Technology Incubator and student incubator); tracks and reports program metrics; program budget responsibility; prepares reports for funding; and builds collaborations with the USF System and community to assist TBTI companies and build relationships.
Leads incubation program in support of assisting and developing incubator companies. Coordinates Executive and Entrepreneurs in Residence program, mentors and coaches TBTI companies; evaluates program based on incubation industry best practices and develops strategy and solutions for program development and expansion; and recruits and directs the activities of associated advisory groups.
Works collaboratively with community partners, funding organizations and the university to assist with the assessment of the community needs. Leads efforts for the recruitment of clients for the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator.
Travels to deliver client services, conduct presentations, and for other purposes as required to support the program. Develops business and research relationships that help to identify and support expanded career opportunities in the local, state, national, and International economies. Expands USF’s local, state, national, and international business relationships in international areas where the university presently operates.
Performs other duties as required to meet the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the program and build public-private partnerships.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM: This position requires a master’s degree or higher and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in technology and business incubation, or a bachelor’s degree and five years of progressively responsible technology and business incubation experience. Candidates should have a strong understanding of local and state laws, policies, business incentives, and opportunities that impact economic development.
PREFERRED: The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a record of strong leadership capabilities in economic development and incubation at the local, state, and national levels, preferably as an employee of a higher education institution, and a successful record of coordinating activities and programs with personnel responsible for economic development, technology transfer, workforce development, entrepreneurship, business incubation, and community outreach. Candidates should have experience managing or working with grants and economic development funding programs. Knowledge of technology business incubator best practices and structure, as well as economic development metrics collection, reporting, and analysis is important. Successful grant writing and grant administration experience is highly desirable.
USF Tampa Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 18704
Posting Date: 10/15/2018
Posting End Date: 10/29/2018
How To Apply: Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume. Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position. Click here for additional tutorial information.
Equal Employment Opportunity: USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.
Organization: Medical Center of the Americas Foundation (MCA Foundation)
Location: El Paso, Texas
Job Title: Director of Accelerator Programs
Posted: December 21, 2018
About MCA: The MCA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization tasked with developing and
growing an innovation ecosystem for the Paso del Norte region’s healthcare and biomedical industries.
Our key initiatives include: startup incubation and acceleration through the MCA Innovation Center,
recipient of a 2018 U.S. Economic Development Administration i6 Challenge Award; development of a
biomedical campus in El Paso; promotion of a regional biomedical industry cluster group; workforce
development for the regional biomedical industry; and strengthening clinical trials infrastructure.
MCA Innovation Center offers two levels of entrepreneurial programming – the Innovator Program and
the Startup Development Program:
- The Innovator Program is designed to help innovators assess the competitive landscape around
their technologies under development, research their markets to develop products and services
that are a strong fit, and develop business models to understand the requirements of a new
enterprise that will pursue the commercialization of their technologies. - The Startup Development program is designed to provide training and assistance to newly
created tech companies in order to create comprehensive business plans and pitch decks, while
receiving support with business operations, scaling, and fundraising. Companies receive access
to mentors, professional services providers, manufacturing partners, investor introductions, and
opportunities to pitch to investors at Demo Day events.
Participants in both programs (approximately 60% healthcare; more medical device and software than
pharma) receive access to shared workspace, lab space, shared lab equipment, and amenities in the
Cardwell Collaborative, a 60,000 sq. ft. facility located on the Medical Center of the Americas campus at
5130 Gateway Blvd. East, El Paso, TX 79905. The Cardwell Collaborative houses the Medical Center of
the Americas Foundation, MCA Innovation Center, and 20,000 sq. ft. of state-of-the-art wet labs, dry
labs, shared lab equipment, private offices, open workspaces and conference rooms.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Work collaboratively with the Senior Director of Innovation, MCA President, and the MCA Innovation
Center team to provide exceptional innovation ecosystem building, business consulting services and
accelerator programming to technology-based startup companies and small businesses, with a focus on
healthcare and life sciences. The Director of Business Acceleration will:
- Promote MCA Innovation Center programs and events to startup companies and entrepreneurs.
- Co-develop and co-deliver weekly programming (Thursday evenings from October through
June). - Work with regional universities to grow their translational research programs.
- Provide consulting to program participants and Cardwell Collaborative tenants to support due
diligence, business modeling, customer discovery, business planning, research & development,
operations, fundraising, and customer development. - Recruit angel investors to MCA Innovation Center network and improve access to venture
capital. - Recruit professional services providers to the MCA Innovation Center Resource Network,
consisting of local providers of legal, accounting, risk management, marketing, web-design, and
public relations firms that may offer flexible terms to startup companies and participate in panel
discussions at the MCA Innovation Center to share their subject matter expertise. - Develop, promote, and participate in periodic events to foster a regional culture of innovation.
- Assist with MCA efforts to strengthen regional economic development partnerships with the
public and private sectors. - Continuously evaluate and improve MCA Innovation Center programming to maintain position
as preferred resource for entrepreneurial support in the region. - Perform in a manner which strengthens the coordination and cooperation of all organizational
components of the MCA. - Perform all functions in accordance with the MCA Guiding Principles (below), MCA Governance
requirements, MCA Policies & Procedures and with high ethical standards. - Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Baccalaureate in Finance or Business Administration or related topic area, advanced degree
preferred. - Minimum of 5 years of experience in tech entrepreneurship, startup management or consulting,
preferably in a life sciences industry. - Must have strong business acumen and knowledge of best practices in business incubation and
accelerator programming. - Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an effective leader and collaborative team
player. - Demonstrated strong communication skills (oral and written), as well as public presentation
skills. - Must be highly self-motivated, results-driven and organized.
- Must be able to work independently within a strategic framework.
- Must be able to handle many projects/assignments at the same time.
- Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with LivePlan and Incutrack preferred.
- Spanish proficiency preferred.
- May be required to travel across the US-Mexico border into Juarez, Mexico for site visits to
universities or biomedical manufacturing plants. - Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse
environmental conditions. Local travel will be frequent. Some non-local travel is required,
possibly to other countries.
Salary and Benefits: Salary based on experience. Fringe benefits: paid time off, major medical health
insurance & dental for the employee. Employer matching contribution to 401-K.
Job Type: Full-time, salary exempt
MCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or religion. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of
discrimination and harassment.
Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three references
To apply, email the required materials to Emma Schwartz, president, at [email protected].
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Executive Director position is open for a business incubation and accelerator firm in Wichita, Kansas. Job Description The Executive Director is responsible for creating and maintaining a business incubation system that provides value-added services for the creation, development and growth of new business. The Executive Director position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience as well as incentive pay, equity participation and applicable benefits. Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
Required Qualifications
Application Please email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected]
SecondMuse Battle Creek Program DirectorLocation – Battle Creek, MI Background We are looking for a Program Director for our Battle Creek-based SecondMuse Cities team that runs business incubation programs. This position will be responsible for leading an innovation challenge program, including initial design, project management, implementation, and client relationship. This is a full-time position based in the City of Battle Creek, MI. The ideal candidate has an advanced degree and years of experience managing entrepreneurial, civic, and/or innovation projects. This person should bring a proven track record designing new programs, building sustainable initiatives, and/or growing organizations. The goal is to support new businesses and grow existing ones to make Battle Creek a better place to live and work. Specific knowledge of the region, business growth methodologies and/or commercial sectors a plus. The Opportunity Open up and build 21st century economies in Battle Creek with us! SecondMuse has been at the vanguard of global innovation for over a decade, working with visionary cities, governments, organizations and startups to build financially meaningful and self-sustaining economic systems—what we call “lasting economies.” At the core of our economies are communities and networks, not goods and services. We successfully build economies across borders, industries and mandates because we put people first. From Brooklyn to Bali, our programs span geographies, scales and sectors. What makes us different from other accelerators or innovation agencies? Ours is not a zero-sum game. Our focus is not the next unicorn; we are building economies where everyone succeeds. We invite you to join our Battle Creek team and build with us; to leverage our learnings and approaches to build strong communities and influence local, regional and global networks; and to add your own swagger to our growing team and portfolio of programs. Key Responsibilities
Key Skills and Capacities
Interested? Here are the Next Steps Send your resume, one-page cover letter and one-page writing sample – all in pdf format – to [email protected] with ‘Battle Creek Program Director’ in the subject heading. Position is posted January 1, 2019. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Position is available until filled. Resume
Cover Letter (one-page maximum)
Sample Project Plan
SecondMuse is an equal opportunity employer. Only finalist candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. Battle Creek Community ManagerLocation – Battle Creek, MI Job Description This opportunity is for a Community Manager to play a key role in the new Battle Creek, Michigan-based SecondMuse business improvement program. The goal is to foster sustainable local economic development and community betterment through Community Sourced Incubation initiatives. This brings to Michigan a model used in other locations, including New York State, Philadelphia, southwest Florida, Indonesia, and more. The Community Manager will support the implementation of a portfolio of programs that create new opportunities for entrepreneurs and make Battle Creek a better place to work and live. The Community Manager will be responsible for marketing, communications and promotions for the program and for business participants. This is a full-time position based in Battle Creek, with potential for growth in the Company. The Opportunity Key Responsibilities
Key Skills and Capacities
Interested? Here are the Next Steps Send your resume, one-page cover letter and one-page writing sample – all in PDF format – to [email protected] with Battle Creek Community Manager in the subject heading. Position is posted January 1, 2019. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Position is available until filled. Resume
Cover Letter (one-page maximum)
Writing Sample (one-page maximum)
SecondMuse is an equal opportunity employer. Only finalist candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. About SecondMuseSecondMuse collaborates with organizations to bring new thinking and solutions to complex issues facing humanity. We use a network-centered innovation approach to understand, identify, develop and propel key innovations to unlock transformational change. We believe that the key to human prosperity is the coming together of diverse thinking and coordinated action to solve the really tough challenges. We create and facilitate this process. Our team builds capacity in people to think about challenges in a different way and create alternative solutions. We help facilitate this ongoing process using the principles of design thinking, curated collaboration, and open innovation, creating opportunities for change across organizations and industries. SecondMuse is a certified B Corporation with 45+ employees from NYC to San Francisco, Washington DC to Melbourne, Australia and Bali, Indonesia. Over the past eight years, we have engaged 150,000 participants, prototyping more than 30,000 solutions including both hardware and software. We have screened more than 13,000 entrepreneurs and accelerated over 100 high-impact companies. These companies have raised over 100 million dollars and created a market value of over half a billion dollars. Our clients and partners include: Intel, Google, Nike, eBay, IKEA, NYCEDC, NASA, USAID, UNEP, AustraliaDFAT and the World Bank. It is a core belief at SecondMuse that diversity is necessary for strong networks to be built and sustained, and we seek to reflect that on our team as well. We are an equal opportunity employer actively seeking to build an inclusive company in service to our mission.
East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania, located in the Pocono Mountains, is currently seeking an Entrepreneurial Leadership Center Coordinator. Req # 1946 Job Description Department: Economic Development and Entrepreneurship Type of Position: Temporary Full Time – Contract will be issued for a two year appointment with continuation based on funding. Responsibilities
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Director, Business Accelerator & New Client Development DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED – applications will be reviewed immediately CONTEXT OF THE JOB: The Director – Business Accelerator & New Client Development – Delaware Innovation Space will be the key leader for driving the on-going development of our science-based business accelerator and related business building programs and competitions. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Equal Employment Opportunity For more information or to apply visit: https://udjobs.nss.udel.edu:4450/psc/RESUME/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=105752&PostingSeq=1& |
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The University of Toledo is looking for a Director for the University of Toledo LaunchPad Incubation. The University of Toledo is seeking a person responsible for providing leadership to UT’s technology incubation programs and directing UT technology incubators including the Nitschke Commercialization Complex, the Lab Incubator Facility, and any incubation space in the Research & Technology Complex 1 facility. The position is to advance the incubation program at the national level and assist incubating companies to establish connections with UT assets and move toward graduation and sustainability, preferably in the Toledo region. The position is responsible in seeking external funding to support the incubation program and supervising a system to collect revenue from incubating tenants and other activities to support the program. The position also requires engagement with community leaders in the area of economic development to promote UT’s incubation programs and raise the profile of UT as the leader in incubation in Northwest Ohio. The Director will serve as the UT lead for the state’s Entrepreneurial Service Provider grant and as the PI on other grants and contracts that support the mission of UT technology incubation. The Director will also represent UT with other regional and statewide economic development organizations including the Northern Ohio Regional Economic Development and the Regional Growth Partnership. The desired candidate will have: Education/experience/licensing:
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Missouri State University is looking for a Director, Business Incubator. The Director, Business Incubator is responsible for coordinating the activities of the University’s business incubator by working collaboratively with incubator tenants and clients, the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), the Management Development Institute (MDI), and Springfield Innovation, Inc., business service providers, economic development entities, and the business community. The Director, Business Incubator writes and administers grants and oversees and facilitates the operation of the business incubator by coordinating services and developing and providing business development assistance to incubator tenants and clients. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field is required; a Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred. Experience: At least five years of business development or business counseling experience is required. Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, knowledge of business management principles, budget formulation and financial management, property management and leasing, and computer literacy are required. The ability to work collaboratively with a variety of constituents and organizations is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Other: The scope of the position requires evening and occasional weekend work. Occasional overnight, out-of-town travel is required. Must be able to lift and transport materials weighing up to 50 pounds. For more information or to apply visit: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/41407
Position Description Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation College of Engineering The College of Engineering at North Dakota State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in engineering entrepreneurship and innovation. Successful applicants must have a B.S. and an earned Ph.D. in an engineering discipline, and a record of accomplishment that demonstrates outstanding abilities or potential in the following skills: oral and written communication, undergraduate/graduate teaching and course development, research and grantsmanship, publication of scholarly activities in peer reviewed journals, academic and professional advising, and work-place cooperation. Duties include developing an externally funded research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, student advising, and service to the university and profession. Minimum qualifications for a successful candidate include:
Preferred qualifications for a successful candidate include:
The successful candidate will be expected to develop collaborations with the College of Business and the Research and Technology Park to enhance the institution’s growing program in entrepreneurship and innovation education and outreach. The faculty appointment will be made in one of the college’s departments that most closely aligns with the candidate’s basic engineering discipline. The College of Engineering at NDSU offers programs in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Manufacturing Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Application packages should include a letter of transmittal addressing the above skills, a detailed current curriculum vita, statement of scholarly interests and research plans, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and names and contact information for at least three references. All application materials must be submitted electronically to North Dakota State University’s Human Resource Office at https://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/9595. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. NDSU is located in Fargo, rated as one of the best places to live and for family. Fargo, also known as “North of Normal”, has an active business and entrepreneurial community, and was ranked the No. 1 in the 2014 Best Small Places for Business and Careers by Forbes, the Best-performing Small City of 2014 and 2015 by the Milken Institute, and the No. 1 Best Small College Town by the USA Today in 2016. Please check the link https://vimeo.com/119179906 to know more about Fargo. The state of North Dakota was also ranked in the top five states for highest startup activity, according to the 2015 Kauffman Index. Such high entrepreneurial activities in the state of North Dakota and a vibrant business and entrepreneurial community in Fargo present an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurship program at NDSU. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. NDSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The search is being conducted in compliance with North Dakota Open Records laws.
Executive Director, Veale Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Case Western Reserve University invites inquiries, nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director of the Veal Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. The Veale Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship serves as Case Western Reserve University’s (CWRU) epicenter for the development, leadership and guidance of a wide range of academic programs, co-curricular programming and events to promote and support entrepreneurship among the university’s faculty, staff, students, alumni as well as members of the local community. Leading the Veale Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship will be an Executive Director reporting to the university’s Provost and Executive Vice President. The Executive Director will assemble and manage cross-disciplinary academic and staff teams to leverage existing and create future programs and services focused on growing entrepreneurship among the university’s constituencies. In addition, the Executive Director will work closely with the Sears think[box] Executive Director and team to advance the Innovation and Entrepreneurship mission of Sears think[box]. The Veale Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship will bring together members of the university community, business community, health care industry, applied science fields, among others, and foster partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. These include other universities, regional, national and international innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems and local and national and industrial design and manufacturing companies. The Executive Director of the Veale Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship will be a recognized leader and an entrepreneur with a commitment to excellence and to sharing their expertise and experiences with others, specifically CWRU students in their own start-up aspirations. The Executive Director will have experience building and growing teams, leveraging resources, and successfully impacting the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems, both locally and nationally. The successful candidate will be a visionary and strategic thought leader who will have proven experience and broad knowledge of the innovation ecosystem as it relates to idea generation, early and late stage investments, legal matters, business incubation, etc. The ideal candidate will be a serial entrepreneur, possess an innovative spirit, and be able to work with a variety of constituencies within a complex research university environment, as well as external audiences. Candidates who have an earned doctorate, or terminal degree, with uniquely transferable experience are preferred. Nominations and expressions of interest will continue to be received until a list of candidates is put forward for final consideration. Applications and nominations may be sent to: Paul Chou, Co-Managing Director, and Victoria Antolini, Senior Associate In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Program Administrator-Entrepreneur Off Campus Position Non-Classified (Grant Funded) Full-Time with Benefits This is an administrative (non-classified) position reporting to the Vice President for Workforce and Community Development. The Entrepreneurship and Business Coaching Center Program Administrator is responsible for the development and implementation of an entrepreneurial training, coaching, and technical assistance program, modeled after a proven program being utilized in a rural area, designed to help new and/or existing entrepreneurs and small businesses with overall business plan development, strategies, support, training, mentoring, and other identified needs. Responsibilities: Design, develop, implement, evaluate, modify, and administer a comprehensive entrepreneurial development program to spark and support new and existing entrepreneurs within the region. Implement an entrepreneurship training, coaching and technical assistance program, modeled after a proven program being utilized in a rural area; helping entrepreneurs develop business strategies and mitigate risks around the commercialization of new products, services, and/or processes; develop and implement trainings for new and existing entrepreneurs to assist them in going into businesses and adding to the skills they need to make their businesses more successful. Training activities would include, but are not limited to business financial management, marketing and software training such as Quickbooks, Facebook and other social media marketing, on-line booking and reservations, hospitality training, marketing products development, and business financial literacy; develop and conduct surveys of existing lodging providers, loan applicants, and other businesses in connection to gaps in successful business practices; develop and implement training and coaching schedule/calendar; work closely with the Hatfield McCoy Trail System Executive Director, or their designee, on all grant related activities; manage programs to support entrepreneurs: coordinating roll-out, overseeing partnerships, promoting to prospective participants, and soliciting feedback. Conduct market research and competitive analysis; identify and contact small and medium-sized businesses, assessing their needs, and proposing and delivering solutions to enhance and expand their businesses. Requirements: A Bachelor Degree from a regionally accredited college or university and (6) years of progressive management responsibilities in either a private industry, large community, or governmental organization to include experience operating a small business. Masters Degree Preferred. Preference will be given to candidate with experience as entrepreneur, in small start-up settings, or with experience advising new businesses through the start-up process Submit application, cover letter, resume, and transcript copies by email to [email protected] Application review will begin on September 21. Position open until filled.
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