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Mtech Ventures Program Manager

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University of Maryland

Location: College Park, Maryland
Category: Admin-Other Administrative Positions
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Job Description

Position Number:

129466

Title:

Faculty Specialist

Functional Title:

Mtech Ventures Program Manager

Category Status:

15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con

Applicant Search Category:

Faculty

University Authorized FTE:

100

Unit:

ENGR-Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The University of Maryland (UMD) is seeking a full-time Program Manager to help update and manage the Mtech Ventures Incubator and related programs supporting technology startups and spinouts that are closely connected to the university. This Faculty Specialist (Professional Track Faculty) position is based in the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech) and will align with the Mid-Atlantic I-Corps Hub, the Maryland Innovation Extension, the xFoundry programs in the IDEA Factory, and related programs.

This is a very exciting opportunity for individuals seeking to support the innovation ecosystem at UMD and in Maryland, in the broader Mid-Atlantic region, and nationally. This individual will be involved in building exciting and impactful programs from the ground up, to help grow the next generation of deep technology startups to solve critical societal problems.

The Program Manager will have a wide-range of responsibilities to design and manage the programs and associated tasks. The position will require deliberate partnerships and collaboration with many units across campus. Mtech Ventures Incubator will feature two primary components of programming and membership: portfolio companies that join for support and access to opportunities and funding; and, mentors who join to connect with innovative startups and contribute to the university’s mission of impact. The Program Manager will design systems, events, programs, reporting processes, and guidelines to frame and operate both aspects of the program.

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities into innovations that benefit millions.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Faculty Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

BS/BA.

Experience:

Minimum of two years professional experience.

Preferences:

Advanced STEM degree or equivalent.
Five or more years of professional experience.
Role leading and/or developing programming at an incubator, innovation center, venture firm or studio.
Leadership role in building or supporting startup companies or related technology commercialization activities.
Experience with NSF I-Corps programs and/or lean startup methodologies.
Experience with data management, project management, communications, grant management, evaluation, and reporting.

Additional Information:

This position does not provide sponsorship for Visas.

Applicants are encouraged to read about the existing innovation programs at UMD that Mtech Ventures will leverage for collaborations.

Preliminary information about Startup UMD is here: https://startup.umd.edu/
The Mtech website: https://www.mtech.umd.edu/
Mtech Ventures: https://www.mtechventures.umd.edu/
UMD’s innovation gateway: https://innovate.umd.edu/

Posting Date:

05/16/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

05/29/2024

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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