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DIRECTOR, ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS, Office of Technology Development

Position Number: 6095244
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Economic and Business Development

DIRECTOR, ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS, Office of Technology Development

Job Description
DIRECTOR, ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS, Office of Technology Development

Category
Charles River Campus --> Professional
Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States
Tracking Code
25500155330319
Posted Date
3/20/2025
Salary Grade
Grade 51
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Boston University's Technology Development Office is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director, Entrepreneurship Programs and Networking. Focused on supporting and advancing innovation, the Director will educate, encourage and enable members of the Boston University research community to commercialize their discoveries and ideas into practical applications for public use and societal impact. Will be responsible for developing and executing programming to enhance BU researchers connectivity to the innovation ecosystem.

In partnership with the Executive Director, Faculty Entrepreneurship the Director will facilitate a variety of proactive programming and educational opportunities to bridge research innovations with entrepreneurial and commercialization expertise. Responsible for creation, implementation and management of key programming initiatives including talent and funding matching (e.g., SBIR, equity investors, etc.) programs and gap funding support. Director will also support the design and delivery of educational programming across various commercialization topics; equity financing, investment pitches, start-up creation, recruiting co-founders, roles in start-ups, manufacturing scale-up, finance, sales, and operations. Other innovation support functions include the building and management of a comprehensive database of external resources (e.g., challenges, incubators, accelerators, conferences) and utilize a variety of communication channels to publicize achievements and learnings to inspire and inform the community.

Required Skills

Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years work experience required; Master's Degree preferred.
Direct experience as a founder or early employee of a start-up or investor in start-ups preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Skills

Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 51

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315323