What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Clarkson University?
Program Manager
Location US-NY-Potsdam
ID 2025-1149
Position Type
Grant Funded
Remote
Visa Sponsorship Eligible
Hybrid Role
Pay Range
USD $58,000.00 - USD $60,000.00 / Yr.
Overview
The incumbent provides strategic oversight, operational leadership, and decision-making authority across a range of initiatives at the Shipley Center for Innovation. Key responsibilities include managing the North Country Incubator (NCI), the New York State Innovation Hot Spot program (Hot Spot), and the National Science Foundation I-Corps program (I-Corps). The role also involves leading marketing and outreach efforts, coordinating events, and delivering administrative support to advance the Center's mission.
Responsibilities
North Country Incubator (NCI) Management
- Direct day-to-day operations of the North Country Incubator, including care and management of physical incubator, tenant onboarding and support, facility tours, and agreement preparation (e.g., leases, incubation agreements, NDAs).
- Create and execute strategies to attract, engage, and retain high-potential inventors, entrepreneurs, and startups.
- Develop and implement incubator programming in collaboration with subject matter experts from within and outside the university.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance incubator processes, procedures, and policies.
- Collect and report on impact metrics for companies benefiting from the NCI or its programming.
Innovation Hot Spot Management
I-Corps Program Administration
Marketing and Communications
Administrative
Qualifications
Educational Qualifications
Experience
o 2-3 years of work experience in an entrepreneurship support organization, or similar role supporting entrepreneurs and startup companies.
o 4 years of work experience in an entrepreneurship support organization, or similar role supporting entrepreneurs and startup companies.
o Experience working in an academic environment.
o Experience launching or managing a startup or small business
Essential Skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Health & Safety
Health & Safety : All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.
Disclaimer Statement
DISCLAIMER : The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.
EEO Statement
Special Instructions to Applicants : An equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.
All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records
Salary : $58,000 - $60,000
