Associate Director, Endless Frontier Labs

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University offers an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director at Endless Frontier Labs, guiding startups through a mentoring process. The role involves leading operations, developing programs, and building relationships with innovation centers and venture capital funds. Candidates should possess a relevant graduate degree and experience in business development, with a strong focus on startups and technology.

Benefits

Up to 100% NYU tuition waiver

Generous vacation and holiday time off

Health benefits

Flexible work policies

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with startups or venture capital.
• STEM degree or technology background preferred.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate ventures.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for Endless Frontier Labs including venture recruiting and management.
• Develop and implement programs while building external business relationships.
• Serve as a primary liaison for mentors, entrepreneurs, and investors.

Skills

Business Development

Relationship Management

Financial Modeling

Market Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred M.S., MBA, M.A., PhD)

Job description

Position Summary

Endless Frontier Labs, founded at New York University, Stern School of Business, guides scientific and technical founders through a performance-driven mentoring process. Participating startups receive access to mentorship, venture capital, and business development over the nine-month program. To support these efforts, NYU Stern School of Business has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director, Endless Frontier Labs.

The selected candidate will lead the Endless Frontier Labs operations including venture recruiting, venture evaluation/selection, venture management, securing follow-on investment, communications, and resource mobilization for the Digital Tech Track. In collaboration with the Director and colleagues, the Associate Director will strategically develop, implement, and evaluate Endless Frontier Labs and its programs with emphasis on building external business relationships and internal partnerships to ensure programs' success. The Associate Director will execute core programmatic operations for Endless Frontier Labs and identify and cultivate relationships with centers of innovation in US Universities and top foreign universities, venture capital funds, incubators & accelerators, and tech associations to build a strong pipeline of Endless Frontier Labs applicants. The Associate Director will lead initiatives to support the growth and continuous improvement of the Endless Frontier Labs program and expand business development opportunities related to corporate partnerships. The Associate Director will serve as a primary liaison for Endless Frontier Labs (mentors, entrepreneurs, investors, MBA students, corporate sponsors, etc.) and support curriculum development and student programming.

Qualifications

The selected candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (M.S., MBA, M.A., PhD or equivalent graduate degree in information science / engineering / electronics or related degree is preferred). STEM degree or technology background preferred and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working with startups, technology companies, incubators, accelerators, angel investors, or venture capital or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven ability in business development, relationship management, ability to analyze and evaluate ventures, financial modeling, market analysis, and strategic planning is required. Understanding of business models and drivers of success in startups across several verticals coupled with deep financial literacy and experience with fundraising and venture deals is essential along with excellent project management, organizational, communications skills, team-oriented work ethic and adaptability. Ability to travel internationally.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $105,000 to USD $125,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

New York University Stern School of Business is a welcoming community that inspires its employees to embrace and lead change in a rapidly transforming world. We offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and an excellent benefits package, which includes up to 100% NYU tuition waiver, generous vacation and holiday time off, health benefits, and flexible work policies. NYU and Stern provide access to a wide range of professional development resources, along with opportunities to build your career and expand your network. Located in the heart of Greenwich Village and deeply connected with the City for which it is named, NYU Stern is one of the nation’s premier management education schools and research centers. NYU Stern is a community that fosters inclusion, belonging, diversity and equity, and inspires its members to embrace change in a globally changing world. For more information about working at NYU please visit our website at: http://www.nyu.edu/about/careers-at-nyu.html.

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