About the position
Serving within the Research Faculty of the Institute, this position directly supports the extension, service, and economic development missions of Georgia Tech to the State of Georgia and beyond. Primarily this position provides entrepreneurial incubation and acceleration services to ATDC (Advanced Technology Development Center) member companies in strategic areas that foster development and encourage their growth. Georgia Tech EIRs (Entrepreneur-In-Residence) are comprised of seasoned entrepreneurs and/or angel investors with successful business backgrounds in order to help guide ATDC companies through high growth/funding stages. Incumbents in this role must possess recent early-stage startup experience serving in a leadership role as a startup founder, CEO, CFO, etc. This job advertisement is a continuous posting intended to recruit multiple candidates. ATDC recruits for this role (for both part-time and full-time status) on a continuous basis. ATDC is seeking candidates with various startup skillsets (e.g. Cybersecurity; FinTech (Financial Technology); Health Technology; Internet of Things; Life Sciences; Etc.)
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and assess business potential of ATDC applicant companies and provide recommendations for membership when appropriate.
- Cultivate and advise member companies in strategic areas that foster development and encourage growth of assigned technology startups.
- Educate and provide guidance in appropriate business development and operational areas that support development and growth.
- Manage and cultivate relationships with investors and technology leaders to promote market outreach and business development.
- Develop and support the delivery of entrepreneurial programs and/or events to promote business development and growth among member companies and applicants.
- Identify and/or develop resources to cultivate and assist member companies and applicants.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related/relevant field.
- For Extension Professional II: A Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related/relevant field and three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or a Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related/relevant field and five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, or a Doctoral degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related/relevant field.
- For Sr. Extension Professional: A Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related/relevant field and seven (7) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or a Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related/relevant field and nine (9) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, or a Doctoral degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related/relevant field.
Nice-to-haves
- Preferred Education: MBA and/or Master's degree in related/relevant field.
- Preferred Work Experience: 10+ years job-related work experience.
- Preferred Skills: Recent experience as a Founder of a technology startup or early-stage startup experience; Leadership experience managing a technology company; Leadership or supporting role in securing multiple rounds of financing (angel or venture). Additional required skills include ability to analyze, evaluate, and assess complex information; coaching and consulting experience; and an ability to use independent judgment and communicate effectively.
Benefits
- Retirement plan of either Teacher Retirement Plan (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (OPS)
- Medical plan options
- Vacation (working 100% time)
- Sick time accrual 8 hours a month (8 days per year, do not expire at year-end)
- 10 paid national holidays (including Juneteenth) plus Thanksgiving includes off Thursday and Friday, and there is entire week of winter break with a campus shut down which includes 5 business days off paid
- After 6 months of full-time employment, eligible for Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
- After 12 months of full-time employment eligible for Staff Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Program (STRAP)
- Perks at work - discounts available through various businesses.
- Professional Development budget
- Monthly cell phone reimbursement (flat rate of $50 or $75)
- Home Office Internet reimbursement (flat rate of $50)
