Tech Transfer Operations & Finance Lead

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Manager, Operations & Finance for the Technology Transfer Office in Amherst. The role oversees financial operations, IP records, compliance, and reporting in collaboration with TTO leadership and external counsel.

Responsibilities include budgeting, invoicing, vendor payments, and licensee monitoring, with emphasis on policy adherence and data integrity. This position supports strategic planning and continuous improvement across TTO workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with four years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing budgets and financial operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team.
• Intermediate MS Office proficiency (Excel/Word).
• High discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with TTO leadership to implement strategic initiatives and refine office policies.
• Monitor IP management, contract tracking, and data systems across the lifecycle.
• Oversee IP portfolio filings, prosecution, maintenance, and copyright registrations with external counsel.
• Ensure compliance with IP policies, financial guidelines, and regulatory timelines.
• Prepare reports on patents, licensing, compliance, and operational activities.

Skills

Budget management

Financial operations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Discretion with confidential data

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kuali

Inteum/Minuet

Summit Finance

iEdison

NIST reporting systems

Job description

University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Manager, Operations & Finance for the Technology Transfer Office in Amherst. The role oversees financial operations, IP records, compliance, and reporting in collaboration with TTO leadership and external counsel.

Responsibilities include budgeting, invoicing, vendor payments, and licensee monitoring, with emphasis on policy adherence and data integrity. This position supports strategic planning and continuous improvement across TTO workflows.