University Venture Assistant

2 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Columbia University Full time

Job Type:
Short-Term Casual

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Hours Per Week: 10-20

Salary Range:
$18.46-$18.46


The compensation for the selected candidate will be determined based on various factors, including departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.

The stated hiring range reflects the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.

Position Overview


Columbia Technology Ventures (CTV) serves as the technology transfer office for Columbia University, facilitating the transition of innovations from academic research to the marketplace for societal benefit.

CTV oversees over 350 invention disclosures, 100 licensing agreements, and 20 new IP-backed startups each year, supporting more than 750 inventors across Columbia's campuses.


The Columbia Lab-to-Market (L2M) Accelerator Network plays a vital role in commercializing academic research, providing essential infrastructure and resources to programs that support early-stage university teams.

L2M is instrumental in the process of translating scientific research from the laboratory to the marketplace.


The L2M Student Venture Associate Program presents a unique opportunity for students from Columbia University and Barnard College to gain valuable experience in technology commercialization and entrepreneurship.

Key Responsibilities

Student Venture Associates will:
Collaborate closely with L2M and accelerator teams, offering operational, marketing, and strategic assistance.

Support startup teams with customer discovery, product-market alignment, and value proposition analysis.

Engage with individual startup cohort teams on market research, pitch deck refinement, and related tasks.

Participate in the L2M team in person at the CTV office on designated days.

Fall Responsibilities

Design and promote marketing materials.

Assist with due diligence and venture selection for startup accelerator initiatives.

Compile accelerator applications for evaluation.

Conduct market research and facilitate applicant interviews.

Spring Responsibilities

Support L2M and accelerator operations teams.

Engage with startup ventures on business planning and customer discovery initiatives.

Attend end-of-program Pitch/Demo Days and assist with event logistics.

Responsibilities Across Both Semesters

Assist with recruitment and selection processes for accelerators.

Organize Business Operations Intensives.

Update L2M website and LinkedIn with program developments.

Track and maintain program statistics.

Minimum Qualifications

All students from Columbia University and Barnard College are encouraged to apply.

Exceptional organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.

Adept at adapting to changing priorities and demands.

Willingness to commit for at least two consecutive semesters.

Interest in the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference for candidates pursuing advanced degrees in deep-tech and/or life sciences.

Experience in developing financial models and conducting startup due diligence.

Familiarity with Lean Launchpad methodology.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is dedicated to hiring qualified local residents.

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