Asst Director Entrepreneurship & New Ventures- ORIED
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Job Info

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Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP & NEW VENTURJob Family-Administrative Professional Level 2 Exempt Market Range - MR12The Assistant Director will provide operational and communications support for a growing portfolio of initiatives focused on entrepreneurship, commercialization, and new venture creation across UT's research enterprise. Under the guidance of the Director, this position will plan and coordinate initiatives within UT and across the regional innovation ecosystem to develop, implement, and increase industry engagement in entrepreneurial programs, technology commercialization, venture development, and mentorship opportunities. The incumbent will support the recruitment of academic innovators for regional and national training programs; identify instructors and mentors for related entrepreneurship, incubator, and accelerator programs; and support communications, data sharing, and evaluation of metrics to track program performance. The Assistant Director will identify and facilitate collaboration for new technologies that broaden participation of underrepresented groups. As assigned, the Assistant Director may be responsible for leading or supporting associated initiatives, including the NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program, the university's Chancellor's Innovation Fund (CIF), the university's APLU-IEP program, SBIR/STTR programs & proposals, and other strategic initiatives identified by the Director. The incumbent will build relationships with regional entrepreneurial resources such as Launch Tennessee, Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, Techstars, lnnov865 Alliance, and others, to support connection points between UT academic innovators, the UT Research Foundation (UTRF), the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEI), the SPARK Innovation Center, and other resources within the UT innovation network. This position will also increase collaboration opportunities with upper-tier corporate partners to connect research­ related R&D needs to UT commercialization opportunities.Key Criteria:Project Work

Plan, organize, and participate in projects that contribute to UT's entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem.Support team members to achieve shared goals by providing and encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and attention to detail.Develop, implement, and maintain process improvement initiatives for entrepreneurship and new venture programs.Work independently, and as part of a team, to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.Lead and participate in program workshops, presentations, and events to promote a culture of collaboration and engagement.Coordinate the design and production of promotional materials, websites, and other content to raise awareness of programs.Manage the recruitment, registration, and coordination of participants for assigned initiatives, and prepare reports that highlight progress toward established goals.Develop a structured approach for timely project updates, while maintaining fluid communication across the teamMonitor activity related to entrepreneurship and venture development programs and provide updates touniversity leadership, as needed.Support the development of strategic plans and road maps for future initiatives related to innovation and entrepreneurship.

Collaborative communication

Establish strong and effective networks across the university and with external partners to support strategic objectives for the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development.Actively seek opportunity for collaboration with other departments and contribute to building an engagement culture across the university.Use appropriate communication methods for effective interaction and collaboration.Identify and support activities that promote a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for underrepresented groups.Provide advice on university policies and procedures to advance entrepreneurship, innovation and economic development.Act as a liason between the university and external stakeholders.

Relationship Building and Outreach

Establish and maintain relationships across the university to ensure open communication and strong collaborative work practices.Develop, manage, and maintain relationships with external groups that foster and promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration across the Tennessee ecosystem.Build relationships across the team to encourage collaboration and open communication.Develop a broad network of contacts both inside and outside the university.Identify opportunities for joint collaboration and engagementBuild trust in relationships by maintaining confidentiality and keeping commitments.Demonstrate a positive, energetic, and proactive entrepreneurial attitude with a passion for innovation and creativity.

Skills

Demonstrated ability to convey ideas and high level communications, in both written and verbal formsDemonstrated ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships and engage with entrepreneurial leaders and groupsDemonstrated knowledge of the innovation community, both regionally and nationally.Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with technology teams to understand concepts, expertise and capabilitiesDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively, develop effective networks, and build partnershipsDemonstrated experience establishing proactive communications with internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to work effectively within a complex and changing environmentDemonstrated ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information

Qualifications
Required Education:

High School diploma or GED OR Bachelor's degree

Preferred Education:

Master's degree

Required level/type of experience and/or years of experience:

Minimum of three (3) years experience with start-up organizations and/or entrepreneurship programs

Preferred level/type of experience and/or years of experience:

Preference for five (S) years experience with a high-growth start-up and/or entrepreneurial program related to technology development and commercialization. Demonstrated experience in program and/or project management.

Job: Other Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Office Of Research Innov & Econ Develop
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Mar 7, 2024, 3:04:57 PM

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