Missouri Innovation Center
The Missouri Innovation Center is a non-profit organization focused on nurturing entrepreneurs as they create high-growth ventures in Mid-Missouri that improve lives and grow the economy. We are motivated by good ideas, exceptional people, and contributing to the growth of Mid-Missouri by attracting high-growth businesses in need of assistance navigating the landscape of commercialization.
Through offering services in mentoring, securing financial support, and providing necessary resources for conducting successful and focused research and development, we help to create more quality jobs in our region, improve the local economy, and develop technologies that are capable of improving the quality of life.
The Missouri Innovation Center is a catalyst for our client innovators by being:
The primary purpose of this position is to manage two departments, the MU Life Science Business Incubator and the incubation/technology commercialization programs delivered by the Missouri Innovation Center. This task includes operational and fiscal responsibility for a 33,000 sq. ft. lab/office facility, supervision of two full-time staff positions and supervision of student interns. Additionally, substantial time is spent coaching, mentoring and otherwise advising entrepreneurial clients an all aspects of business including business planning, licensing, commercialization and equity financing. This position is also responsible for generating revenues from leasing space, contracting with state and/or federal agencies, submitting various grants and receiving these awards. This position manages multiple tasks and responsibilities for two additional department/programs, the Missouri Innovation Center Technology Accelerator Fund, LLC and the MIC Accelerator Fund Manager, Inc. The position interacts and serves various mentor, coaching and teaching roles with related university and community programs including the MU Coulter Program, NSF I-Corps Affiliate and Regional Programs, MU Entrepreneur Quest Program, etc.
Key Responsibilities:
Must be available for reliable and consistent onsite work. Successful candidates will have exceptional organizational and time management skills. They must demonstrate the following durable skills: collaboration, communication, critical thinking, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude. Additionally, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to the university's values.
Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM, with some minor variability to be discussed during an interview.
A Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience or a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary,
Masters degree is preferred.
Ten years of experience providing incubation/coaching/mentoring services to entrepreneurs and start-up ventures. Five years of experience in entrepreneurial finance including angel investing and/or SBIR/STTR grant funding.
Actual experience launching a start-up is preferred.
Business Incubation Management Certificate from the International
Business Innovation Association is preferred.
Salary Range: $78,561 - $100,000 and is commensurate with experience.
Grade: GGS-013
University Title: Senior Administrative Consultant
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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
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