Venture Manager

Friends Of The Texas A&m University Libraries • College Station, TX

294d • $50,162 - $78,811

About The Position

Join Mays Business School, consistently ranked among the top business schools in the nation, as we partner with Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) to launch a business accelerator for seed-stage science and technology-based startups! We're seeking a strategic Venture Manager to plan and direct day-to-day activities of start-ups at the new CDL Texas site, enhancing their performance and increasing the probability of success in developing transformational technologies for the energy sector. This role offers upward mobility and the chance to build partnerships across Texas's entrepreneurial ecosystems. If you're an ambitious self-starter with a passion for technological advances, apply now to be part of this exciting opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in business administration (MBA) - or Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., engineering, science, economics).
• Previous experience at an accelerator/incubator or venture fund.
• Experience working with startup/technology founders and leadership teams, particularly in recruiting and supporting them through business acceleration programs.
• Understanding of business models and drivers of success in startups across several verticals, ideally in the Space sector.

Responsibilities

• Leading efforts to recruit new ventures and facilitate their application process, including the identification of promising new technologies and high-growth potential founders.
• Analyzing and systematically evaluating ventures, with the objective of screening in some ventures (to participate in the program) while screening out others.
• Determining which venture applications to refer to committee for selection.
• Designing and implementing logistical details and activities for events and/or programming.
• Promoting programs and service offerings to internal and/or external contacts.
• Fostering and maintaining a network of external contacts to build awareness and increase business potential - particularly as it relates to new venture recruitment, support and funding.
• Fostering stakeholder engagement and maintaining relationships with project partners, as well as existing and potential sponsors/donors.
• Promoting research initiatives to increase program visibility and reputation.
• Applying and interpreting policies independently, handling sensitive information, and providing job-related guidance.
• Coordinating tasks and strategic initiatives with stakeholders, tracking milestones, and implementing process improvements.
• Conducting detailed data analysis, documenting project successes and adjustments, and recommending project design options.
• Creating and editing support documentation, preparing and distributing meeting agendas and minutes, and scheduling committee meetings.
• Verifying and editing research funding proposals, monitoring project accounts, and disseminating information about funding opportunities.
• Implementing a communications plan to keep stakeholders informed.
• Analyzing statistical information to evaluate the performance of programs and/or partnerships.
• Monitoring established key performance indicators of projects or products.
• Advising on branding strategies and attributes to support initiatives.
• Liaising with colleagues to encourage the use of best practices and consistent brand messaging.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time.
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree