Venture Accelerator Lead & University IP Scout

AUTM; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Dakota's Center for Innovation seeks a Senior Venture Development Specialist to lead the Innovation Moonshot accelerator, build mentor networks, and identify UND IP for startup coaching.

You will partner with Dakota Venture Group, guide student experiential learning in venture fund management, and coordinate mentor and Founder networks to move university innovations to market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years of work experience.
• Experience with technology transfer that leads to commercialization of university research.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends and travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of commercialization and venture development programs that advance university innovations from discovery to market-ready ventures.
• Identify, foster, develop, and manage mentorship, founder support, and venture development resources that accelerate university innovations from discovery to market-ready solutions.
• Serve as the primary advisor and institutional liaison for Dakota Venture Group and the CFI Foundation Innovation Fund, providing mentorship, oversight, and experiential learning opportunities.

Skills

Entrepreneurship

Venture development

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

University of North Dakota's Center for Innovation seeks a Senior Venture Development Specialist to lead the Innovation Moonshot accelerator, build mentor networks, and identify UND IP for startup coaching.

You will partner with Dakota Venture Group, guide student experiential learning in venture fund management, and coordinate mentor and Founder networks to move university innovations to market.