Director, Research Admin & Venture Development

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Florida, on the Main Campus in Gainesville, seeks a strategic leader as Director of Research Administration to drive startup creation, investment sourcing, and financial analysis across the UFRF portfolio.

The role leads the EIR program and manages venture initiatives, partnering with licensing, investors, and external networks to accelerate commercialization and regional growth.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree with six years' relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with eight years' relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years operational experience in at least one startup company.

Responsabilités

• Assist Licensing team to increase number of startups and grow the startup ecosystem.
• Identify and source new venture investments; perform due diligence and liaise between clients and University.
• Prepare in-depth financial and data analyses; develop financial models for financings and restructurings.
• Hire and manage a team of Entrepreneurs-in-Residence across Florida; promote programs and assist entrepreneurs.
• Seek deal sourcing for UFRF Venture fund and maintain investments knowledge.

Connaissances

Investments

Financial modeling

Networking

Public speaking

Formation

Master's degree + 6 years experience

Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience

Outils

Financial analysis tools

Description du poste

University of Florida, on the Main Campus in Gainesville, seeks a strategic leader as Director of Research Administration to drive startup creation, investment sourcing, and financial analysis across the UFRF portfolio.

The role leads the EIR program and manages venture initiatives, partnering with licensing, investors, and external networks to accelerate commercialization and regional growth.