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Program Manager, Entrepreneurial Development
4 weeks ago
Program Manager, Entrepreneurial Development
R0143887
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at or For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a Program Manager, Entrepreneurial Development. The Program Manager, Entrepreneurial Development, is responsible for creating and supporting new and existing programs that contribute to the development of faculty, student and community entrepreneurs and small business success through federally funded programs, business incubation and acceleration, and technology commercialization. This position designs and executes entrepreneurial programming and manages the development of a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
This position will support the statewide SAGE program (described below) designed to help technology entrepreneurs in Nevada. The ideal candidate will also develop strategies for applying for and managing grants and programs that support entrepreneurship, communicate and share resources with program stakeholders, coordinate educational events, and establish new programs to grow and strengthen the innovation ecosystem in Nevada.
Duties include but are not limited to:
SAGE (Sierra Accelerator for Growth and Entrepreneurship) Program Management
- Manages SAGE program funded by the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) to increase Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants in Nevada.
- Assists statewide entrepreneurs with eligibility, identifies suitable grant solicitations, review pre-proposal requirements, and provides other assistance for successful proposal submission and award potential.
- Conducts data gathering, surveys and analyses to report on demographics, outcomes, metrics, and critical information for all stakeholders.
- Creates and manages program budget and resources.
- Cultivates relationships with community partners, stakeholders, local industry and university faculty, staff and students across the state and support their entrepreneurship activities.
- Oversees outreach initiatives for SAGE program, through various channels, newsletters, university and partner communications, promotion methods. Promotes SAGE program to potential candidates.
- Develops, organizes, and delivers educational programs to community entrepreneurs and university members.
- Hires, trains, performs evaluations, and disciplines interns and student workers.
- Collaborates with Research and Innovation's Marketing and Communications and ensures timely updates to the SAGE website content, program events, and activities.
- Researches and develops grant funded entrepreneurship programs and initiatives beyond SBIR/STTR including but not limited to the NSF I-Corps and programs funded by US Small Business Administrations (SBA), the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) and other state and federal agencies.
- Researches, prepares, and submits grant proposals for federally funded entrepreneurship programs to ensure long-term sustainability.
Bachelor's Degree and two years (2) of related experience OR
Master's Degree and one (1) year of related experience
Related Experience: Project or program management, market research, preparing and/or reviewing technology/business pitches, working with entrepreneurs and startups or related.
Schedule or Travel Requirements
- Variable work schedule
- Occasional travel
Administrative Faculty B
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Remarkable Retirement
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Perks of Working at UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
- Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance - Faculty Benefits
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Reno is proud to be a University town Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders.
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
- No state income tax
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program
Department Information
Research & Innovation exists as a service organization for the University faculty. We focus on enhancing research enterprises by supporting collaboration and innovation. For more information about our department, please visit:
Contact Information
Search Coordinator, Dylan Fuson at
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at
Please attach the following documents to your application:
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three Professional References
4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.
Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
About Us
The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."
Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine - and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.
The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations: the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.
As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education - comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute - the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.
Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.
The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.
For more information, please visit the University's website.
University of Nevada, Reno
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Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevadas land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a "Top Tier" Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.
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