Associate Director for Entrepreneurship
About The Position
The Global Cyber Research Institute (GCRI) at Texas A&M has an opening for an Associate Director for Entrepreneurship. The purpose of the role is to execute and direct GCRI’s cyber-industry engagement and research programs. A primary initial focus will be to operationalize a planned consortium focused on standards and regulations for Information Technology (IT) Service Providers. Additionally, the selected candidate is expected to support student- and faculty- led entrepreneurship opportunities, guide technology innovation and transition in the cyber domain, and help develop industry-supported research initiatives. The role represents a unique opportunity to impact the cyber industry at large, through the engagement of Texas A&M’s faculty and students with industry practitioners. The Texas A&M Global Cyber Research Institute, endowed by Ray Rothrock ’77 and Anthony Wood ’90, is a joint Texas A&M University and Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, which aims to advance the practice of information security and cyber defense for the state, the nation, and beyond. The GCRI provides a platform for research, leadership, engagement, and education in cybersecurity, and provides oversight and coordination among cybersecurity programs within TEES and Texas A&M University colleges, institutes, and centers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Eight years of related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline (business, engineering, computer science, information systems).
- A graduate degree, and training that spans business and technical fields, are strongly preferred.
- Extensive experience in the IT or broader cyber industry.
- Experience in leadership positions within the IT industry.
- Experience as a founder or CEO of a startup.
- Experience in fund-raising and/or sales.
Responsibilities
- Operationalize and execute a consortium focused on standards and regulations for IT service providers.
- Guide and support the GCRI’s efforts to build industry-sponsored research programs, particularly those related to the IT Channel.
- Advise students and faculty on innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization in the cyber domain, and pursue strategic programs (e.g. incubators) that enable entrepreneurship.
- Pursue technology innovation and transition, focusing on the IT channel.
- Support GCRI’s business development and research efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
- Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
- A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
- Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
- Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
- Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
