What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager, Mentorship & Partnerships position at University of Delaware?
Pay Grade : 31E Context of job : The Innovation Space seeks applicants for an exciting and challenging full-time position as Program Manager – Mentorship & Partnerships. The Program Manager – Mentorship & Partnerships will play a pivotal role in strengthening The Innovation Space's mission to support and accelerate the growth of science-based startups. This individual will build and sustain relationships with ecosystem partners and mentors, while leading impactful programs that enhance startup success.
The Innovation Space is one of the nation’s leading and largest incubators and accelerators for life science, clean tech, and advanced materials startups in the physical sciences. With best-in-class lab space, collaborative office space and virtual programs accessible anywhere in the world, Innovation Space is supporting innovation on a global scale. Located on the historic Experimental Station campus in Wilmington, Delaware, The Innovation Space is comprised of 130,000 ft2 of state-of-the-art lab and office space with access to cutting edge equipment alongside a suite of entrepreneurship programs and opportunities supporting startup growth.
The Program Manager – Mentorship & Partnerships will be seconded from the University of Delaware to the Innovation Space. The Program Manager – Mentorship & Partnerships will receive overall strategic guidance from the President & CEO of the Innovation Space as well as administratively from the Research, Scholarship & Innovation office for UD specific matters.
Under the direction of The Innovation Space’s Chief Growth Officer, the Program Manager – Mentorship & Partnerships will collaboratively lead day-to-day initiatives related to growing and engaging The Innovation Space’s partner network and mentor community. This role will primarily report to the Chief Growth Officer but involve work with team members across the Innovation Space. Major responsibilities :
- Plan and execute mentorship programs and events that support Innovation Space startups while effectively engaging The Innovation Space’s mentor community, such as Spark Factory pitch sessions, overseeing outreach, applications, logistics, and communications.
- Support program meetings and coaching sessions by coordinating schedules and communications.
- Build strategic relationships with industry, research universities, and other ecosystem partners to strengthen The Innovation Space’s mission and capabilities for the growth of science-based startups.
- Develop and manage partner engagement processes to ensure effective use of partner resources and maintain strong relationships.
- Stay in strong sync with the needs of current and future clients. Work with team members and the Chief Growth Officer to identify and engage potential mentors and partners to enhance The Innovation Space’s ecosystem and access to expertise.
- Collaborate with team members on competitive landscape mapping and assessments including identifying partnership opportunities.
- Leverage mentor and partner networks to attract high-potential science startups for The Innovation Space’s programs and offerings, including lab space, Spark Factory, Science Inc., and funding initiatives.
- Represent The Innovation Space and serve as an effective spokesperson at conferences, meetings, and networking events.
- Build and manage the Startup Mentor community, including engagement strategies, communications, and mentor event operations.
- Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned by Innovation Space leadership.
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