Program Manager - Cox Cleantech Residency powered by gener8tor

gener8tor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally recognized startup accelerator is seeking a Program Manager for the Cox Cleantech Residency in Atlanta, GA. The role involves managing an intensive program for cleantech researchers and startups, recruiting applicants, building partnerships with universities and mentors, and ensuring operational success. Candidates should have experience in program management and possess strong communication skills. This is a full-time role aimed at fostering relationships within the Southeast cleantech ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Experience with operations and logistics is required.
• Collaborative, team-based mindset needed.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Cox Cleantech Residency program.
• Recruit and support startup applicants.
• Build relationships with university partners and mentors.

Skills

Operations experience

Program/project management

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Entrepreneurial spirit

Ability to juggle multiple projects

Interest in cleantech

Job description

Program Manager – Cox Cleantech Residency powered by gener8tor

Location: Atlanta, GA

Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

gener8tor is a nationally recognized startup accelerator and entrepreneurial support organization. The Program Manager will manage the Cox Cleantech Residency, a multi‑week intensive program designed to take cleantech researchers and entrepreneurs from zero to one. The role also includes broader program support with recruitment, alumni engagement, showcase events, and ecosystem building activities across Georgia and the Southeast.

Responsibilities

• Recruit startup applicants from Southeast universities, research institutions, etc., with a focus on postdocs, PhD researchers, and early‑stage founders, and assist with the selection process for the annual cohort.
• Build relationships with university technology transfer offices, research labs, and faculty across the Southeast.
• Find and develop relationships with mentors, grant advisors, investors, and other cleantech ecosystem partners in Atlanta who can help support the program and participating companies.
• Attend office hours with researchers and early‑stage founders.
• Lead base building efforts, attending meetings with key university partners, investors, and mentors to ensure consistent support of the Cox Cleantech Residency.
• In partnership with the Managing Director and Program Director, manage logistics and ensure the operational success of all aspects of the Cox Cleantech Residency.
• Ensure all program KPIs are met.
• Actively plan and participate in all aspects of the residency program including recruitment, team sessions, infrastructure workshops (ICP development, grant readiness, incorporation, financial/legal setup), networking events, and showcase planning.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts and service providers for specialized curriculum content.
• Help refine the playbook for future cohorts in the years to come.
• Continuously support Cox Cleantech Residency and gener8tor alumni.
• Be the #1 cheerleader for the Southeast Cleantech ecosystem and the researchers and entrepreneurs we work with.
• Work with cohort participants and alumni to gather and track data and metrics related to the progress and outcomes of the startups.
• Analyze and report data and metrics to the Cox Cleantech MD and PM, and in turn Cox Enterprises and gener8tor broadly.
• Manage relationships with Cox Enterprises and university partners.
• Provide weekly update reporting.
• Represent gener8tor and Cox Cleantech Residency in the Atlanta and Southeast communities.
• Actively participate in the cleantech and university entrepreneurship ecosystems by attending events and building relationships.
• Collaborate with other members of the gener8tor team to support our national programs and sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience with operations, logistics, program/project management and/or documentation is required.
• Past experience as a program/project manager, in supporting an accelerator, incubator, university entrepreneurship program, or venture fund is recommended.
• Experience with or strong interest in working with researchers, scientists, or university communities.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a self‑starter.
• Total devotion to and a willingness to intensively and rapidly dive deeper into the Atlanta cleantech and Southeast university ecosystems, even if already familiar.
• Collaborative, team‑based mindset. You will be working closely with other Program Managers, Managing Directors, founders, researchers, external program partners, university stakeholders, and ecosystem partners.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, highly independent environment and juggle multiple ongoing projects, responsibilities and external relationships.
• Flexibility to travel up to 25% (primarily across Southeast universities).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to see genius in every community. A commitment to equity across race, place and gender.
• See genius in every community. Across race, place and gender, we believe the company has a chance to accomplish a generational challenge in bridging genius with opportunity.
• Never self‑defeat and have a “play to win” mentality. We revolve everything we do around helping the entrepreneurs in our programs.
• Are curious. We work hard to find hidden gems others overlook.
• Believe no job is beneath us. We wipe down the tables and load up the U‑Hauls with enthusiasm. Work as a team to get $#!^ done!
• Strive for “that guy emailed me.” Based on a story from our founders, we share a commitment to take a bottom‑up approach to building strong, personal, 1‑1 relationships. We believe that the best way to quality is through quantity.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Project Management, Other, and Strategy/Planning

Industries: Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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