Job Posting Title:

Program Manager: NSF Southwest I-Corps Hub

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Hiring Department:

Discovery to Impact

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Mission of Discovery to Impact

Discovery to Impact stands at the heart of transforming academic research into real-world solutions, serving as the pivotal bridge between campus innovators and the industry. Our mission is to harness the power of over 130 campus programs dedicated to entrepreneurship and intellectual property, guiding groundbreaking research from concept to commercial success. Through fostering strategic partnerships with corporations, investors, and entrepreneurs, we ensure that the University's innovations transition from labs and studios into services, solutions, and products that profoundly benefit society. Join us in our quest to change the world, one innovation at a time.

What benefits do I receive with UT? The university offers an impressive benefits package including, but not limited to:

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance optionsGenerous paid vacation (8 hours/month), paid holidays (10+/year), sick time (8 hours/month), and longevity payTeachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching fundsAdditional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expensesRobust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunitiesTuition assistanceExpansive employee discount program including athletic ticketsFree access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID cardFree rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

For more details on benefits, please see:  https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.

Purpose

This position will serve as the Hub Coordinator for the Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Hub Southwest (SW) Region at UT Austin and will report directly to the SW Hub Executive Director. UT Austin serves as the lead institution and oversees eight Partner institutions in five states in the SW region. The Hub Coordinator will play a key role in advancing innovation and entrepreneurship across the Southwest region by supporting researchers in translating their discoveries into real-world impact.

I-Corps responsibilities: Manage day to day communications with Partner institutions for the I-Corps program to ensure program execution. Recruit and instruct at regional and national commercialization programs, and provide logistics as needed to deploy programs. Manage the CRM and organize data and outcome collection for reporting purposes. Develop and implement new curricula and outreach strategies. Work closely with the I-Corps Hub Director to ensure all I-Corps program requirements are accomplished and reported on as required.

ResponsibilitiesRecruit and instruct for regional I-Corps commercialization programs and assist in new curricula development and recruitment strategies. Provide logistics support as needed for regional programs (virtual and/or in-person). Assist regional teams in national application and interview preparation. Conduct outreach and information sessions across the region.Manage SW I-Corps regional partner relations and program execution to ensure regional programs are identified, organized and implemented as planned to meet NSF and SW Hub expectations, including supporting the Hub Director with managing multiple governing committees, coordinating with Faculty Leads throughout the Hub regarding progress reports and data management, overseeing marketing coordinator’s Hub-wide marketing and outreach, and convening the Hub partner institutions. Assist UT Austin and other SW Hub teams in identifying mentors as needed for national program participation.Manage the I-Corps CRM, train partner institutions on its use, and coordinate with the Data Collection and Analysis Team to provide timely data for reporting purposes.Manage Purchase Order creation and invoice payment for consultants and other Hub needs.Other duties as assigned by the NSF I-Corps Southwest Hub Executive Director.

Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree. Minimum two years’ experience in commercialization and entrepreneurship programs in higher education.Experience instructing on early-stage commercialization.Program management experience.Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment. Strong computer skills. Strong communication skills.Knowledge of the technology commercialization process within university systems.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred QualificationsExperience founding or working with startups.Demonstrated knowledge of the federal grant system.Experience recruiting and instructing for the I-Corps program.Experience developing and managing sizable public/private partnerships.Ability to manage databases and CRMs.Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationship with multiple institutions across the country.

Salary Range

$80,000+ depending on qualifications

Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.