Director, Technology Transfer Office
 University of Wyoming | |
$128,352 - $156,900
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remote work
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 United States, Wyoming, Laramie | |
 Nov 13, 2024 | |
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Director, Technology Transfer Office The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University's Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today! JOB TITLE: Director, Technology Transfer Office JOB PURPOSE: The University of Wyoming's Technology Transfer Office serves as a focal point for innovation, research, and entrepreneurship at the University. The mission of the Technology Transfer Office is to provide University innovators the means to achieve commercial, economic, and social impact. The technology transfer team reviews innovation disclosures, conducts impact assessments, engages in protection and management of UW intellectual property, negotiates agreements with industry and startups, and charts the path towards economic and social impact. The Director will play an important role in promoting commercialization, collaboration, and entrepreneurship across the campus, working with the University's incubator IMPACT 307, The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Office of Industry and Strategic Partnerships, and other units. The Director will also be responsible for all operational, financial, and personnel activities of the technology transfer office to build and maintain a strong technology transfer team. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for work authorization or work visas is not available for this position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop Relationships Build relationships across the University to raise awareness of technology commercialization, understand the research being conducted in relationship to addressing potential industry needs, and encourage utilization and commercialization of the research and resulting intellectual property. Support research and entrepreneurial interests and goals of faculty, researchers, and students. Introduce internal and local resources to faculty, students, and staff if there is an interest in formation of a start-up company. Advise and educate faculty, staff, and students regarding protection of intellectual property and technology commercialization matters. Support University Research Offices Coordinate with the University's Research Services and Office of Sponsored Programs to draft appropriate contract language on various research and collaboration agreements to protect IP rights. Reporting: Assist in preparation of written reports for Board of Trustees and University administration. Attend meetings as requested and participate in developing and maintaining infrastructure to enable successful technology transfer. Outreach, Marketing, and Education: Work with staff to develop creative marketing and licensing strategies. Represent the University at professional meetings and conferences, technology transfer trade conferences, investment and economic development meetings and events, e.g. AUTM or LES meetings and other national, state, and local meetings as appropriate. General Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned that are necessary to meet the University's technology. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
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WORK LOCATION: This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus with limited eligibility for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule upon discussion. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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REQUIRED MATERIALS: Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references. This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 12/1/2024 will receive full consideration. HIRING STATEMENT: UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu ABOUT LARAMIE: The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university. Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ Job Identification: 243361 Apply Before: Job Schedule: Full Time Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US (Hybrid) Posted Salary Range: $128,352 - $156,900 Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40 Travel: Yes, 10% To apply, visit https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/243361/?lastSelectedFacet=TITLES&selectedTitlesFacet=Part-Time+Worker%253BFaculty%252FAcademic%253BClassified+Staff%253BAdministrative%252FExecutive Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-795f115ba9562b448562ef19a443aa54 | |