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Assistant Director, Innovation Funding and Program Management
The Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) is seeking a qualified Assistant Director, Innovation Funding and Program Management. The Assistant Director, Innovation Funding and Program Management works with the Director to implement and grow program initiatives to meet OIE organizational goals. Job duties include, but are not limited to :
- Facilitates, tracks, and monitors the commercial translation of research projects supported through various funding mechanisms, including working strategically with faculty and staff, as well as University and regional stakeholders to execute project / s; developing plans to support project objectives; and ensuring milestones are accurately met, documented, and reported.
- Provides scientific / technological communications, advisement, and preparation for project teams and presentations, serving as a primary point of contact for program ventures.
- Crafts business plans and files invention disclosures and value propositions in collaboration with University faculty and staff.
- Maintains and regularly updates the project tracking system.
- Assists in the development, coordination, and promotion of programs, strategies, and funding competitions.
- Works collaboratively with other faculty to identify potential technologies; evaluates technologies for intellectual property protection.
An advanced degree is preferred. Technical knowledge is a plus.
The Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship inspires, educates and enables others to make an impact on society, improve the regional economy, and transform their own careers. The office is composed of four units : The Innovation Institute, the Office of Industry and Economic Partnerships, the Big Idea Center for student innovation, and the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence. For more information please visit the website at : innovation.pitt.edu.
Job Summary
Facilitates and monitors the commercial translation of research projects supported through various funding mechanisms and develops and documents plans to support project objectives. Provides scientific / technological communications, advisement, and preparation. Collaborates to craft business plans, files invention disclosures and value propositions, and maintains project tracking system. Assists in the development of programs and identification of new technologies.
Essential Functions
Computer skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, organization and time management skills are essential to this role.
Physical Effort
Little physical effort is required; position is mostly sedentary. May be required to travel on campus to meetings.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability / vets.
Assignment Category : Full-time regular
Job Classification : Staff.Technology Commercialization Manager
Job Family : Communications & Marketing
Job Sub Family : Marketing
Campus : Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required : Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required : 3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience : No
Work Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8 : 30 a.m.-5 : 00 p.m.
Work Arrangement : Monday-Friday, 8 : 30 a.m.-5 : 00 p.m.
Hiring Range : TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation_Offered : No
Visa Sponsorship Provided : No
Background Check : For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances : Not Applicable
Required Documents : Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents : Not Applicable
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