Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number S01532P
Position Title Senior Program Manager
Department Division of Research and Economic Development
FLSA
Salary Not listed.
Grant Funded Yes
Location Jackson Medical Mall
Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student Staff
Number of Vacancies 1
Position Summary
The Division of Research and Economic Development at Jackson State University
is accepting applications for its Senior Program Manager position. The Senior
Program Manager is a new position on our team to add capacity to support the
commercialization of research-derived intellectual property. The Senior
Program Manager will augment JSU's technology transfer functions and enhance
university engagement with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development
Center (“ERDC”), ERDCWERX, and other DoD partners. The manager will also
support JSU's regional entrepreneurship efforts to enhance economic
development and facilitate startup company growth. Business development will
be a large portion of these responsibilities, including marketing JSU's
research capabilities to increase DoD support.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Education
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum Required Experience
Two to three (2-3 ) years' experience working in or around a technology
start up, entrepreneurship support organization, a technology
transfer/licensing role, research institution or federal lab, or experience
analogous to this role.
Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications
None.
Qualifications
See knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required Skills & Experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including translation
of technical documents & ability to produce brief technology marketing
summaries.
Demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple projects with
little supervision.
Exemplary soft skills.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Technical degree & strong interest/experience in leading-edge science and
technologies.
General understanding or experience with technology transfer and/or
commercialization programs, including spin-out, patent licensing,
cooperative agreements, entrepreneurial training, and private and/or
public investment.
Prior experience working in a technology transfer office is not required.
However, candidates must possess a strong interest in early-stage
technology commercialization and a willingness to learn Prior experience
and deep business relationships within DoD research organizations and/or
Mississippi.
Advanced degree in science, engineering, business, or law.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and cultivate strong relationships with individuals at ERDC,
ERDCWERX, and other DoD entities to promote MSU research capabilities.
Maintain a database of key contacts and relevant information useful to
make connections and introductions.
Recruit JSU researchers to submit applications for ERDC BOTA's and similar
funding opportunities.
Promote opportunities for collaboration and JSU technologies available for
license.
Seek, identify, and promote collaborative research opportunities that
could lead to IP or technology startups.
Explore innovative strategies for effectively transferring JSU
technologies to the commercial market & assist in identifying & marketing
JSU technologies externally.
Identify and recruit companies synergistic and complementary to JSU and
ERDC research initiatives to assist in building a technology ecosystem in
Vicksburg.
Assist and provide support to JSU's Center for Innovation and
Entrepreneurship, especially with external outreach and engagement in
connection with the MCITy satellite office.
Actively promote JSU research capabilities and intellectual property and
implement strategies to continuously improve marketing of both.
Committed to building Mississippi's innovation-based economy.
Complete other duties as requested.
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Background Check Statement
Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts
background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background
checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when
appropriate a credit report or driving history report.
Open Date 05/12/2023
Close Date 05/26/2023
Open Until Filled (overrides close field) No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
What is the highest level of education attained?
G.E.D.
High School Diploma
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Specialist degree
Ph.D.
Juris Doctorate
None of the above
Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
