Senior Program Manager - Tech Hub Innovation Concierge

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Senior Program Manager - Tech Hub Innovation Concierge
Classification Title Project Staff Associate
Department Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships
Posting Number R250028
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/55828
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.99

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
UB's Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships ( BEP ) is seeking a Tech Hub Innovation Concierge.The purpose of this job is to support the NY SMART I-Corridor National Tech Hub through its Commercialization and Collaboration Center (C3). The job will assist in the creation of:

• An innovation asset/expertise engagement network.
• A knowledge/IP collaboration architecture.
• A formal community of practice.

This is one of five such innovation concierge positions (full-time staff) that will be placed at the NY SMART I-Corridor's flagship research university partners. These innovation concierges will assist local businesses in accessing physical (e.g., equipment, facilities, labs) and intellectual assets (e.g., research and development expertise) across the I-Corridor. The innovation concierges will help to administer the innovation voucher program that will offset the costs of using C3 physical and intellectual assets for small- to medium-sized businesses commercializing new technologies.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and maintain a list of semiconductor-relevant facilities (e.g., cleanrooms, prototyping equipment, labs, etc.) and innovation expertise (e.g., research groups, academics, patents, etc.) across the I-Corridor.
• Serve as a "front door" point of contact for semiconductor-relevant businesses to utilize university assets as well as connect with other colleges, universities, and other research and development assets across the Tech Hub and in the region. This position will facilitate connections between businesses and university resources which include research groups, labs, and equipment.
• Administer an innovation voucher program for semiconductor-relevant businesses to broaden access to facilities for development, prototyping and testing of semiconductor technologies. Assist businesses in navigating and utilizing C3 facilities for the development, prototyping, and testing of semiconductor technologies.
• Develop programming that will inform a common innovation agenda, knowledge sharing (e.g., periodical whitepapers, funding opportunities), and track the utilization of Tech Hub facilities and the impact of innovation vouchers on business development.

We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Please visit our Careers page .

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• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three(3) yearsof experience as it relates to an entrepreneurship, innovation or economic development environment (This requirement may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.)
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in science or engineering
• Five-plus (5+) years of experience as it relates to an entrepreneurship, innovation, R&D or economic development environment
• Experience working with or within a university environment
• Marketing and outreach experience with the business community

Physical Demands
Salary Range $95,000 - $110,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week

Campus All Campuses
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Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Olga Petrova
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Director of Innovation Initiatives
Contact's Email olgapetr@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 607-760-1761

Posting Dates

Posted 02/14/2025
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 04/14/2025

References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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