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Job Description INDUSTRY ALLIANCE SPEC 3 Working Title Blackstone LaunchPad and Entrepreneurial Education Lead EIR
Job Code 006251 Grade 23
Department Name Technology Partnerships - D01278 Department Head Rosibel Ochoa
Supervisor David Pearson Effective Date 12/01/2021
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope
Coordinates and implements an industry alliance program. Responsible for initiating, maintaining and expanding partnerships. Coordinates and plans related promotional events.

Department Custom Scope
Reporting to the Managing Director of Entrepreneurial Programs, the Blackstone LaunchPad, and Entrepreneurial Education Lead Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) will be responsible for managing entrepreneurial education and programming initiatives for the Office of Technology Partnerships. The EIR will focus on planning and management of the Blackstone Launchpad Program and coordinate the delivery of entrepreneurial educational program to participants in other student participant programs as needed including the NSF I-Corps, and community and international-based programs. The EIR?s job involves student engagement, outreach, mentorship, and developing and delivering specialized entrepreneurial programs to UCR students, alumni, and other members of the local and international community. The selected Candidate will coordinate efforts with other existing OTP programs to network across campus and the community and will lead all activities on behalf of UCR associated with Blackstone LaunchPad Network. The incumbent will leverage UCR?s existing entrepreneurial programs and will contribute to their success through maximizing and student and faculty engagement and participation. The Lead EIR is a seasoned and energetic professional with start-up and entrepreneurial education experience who focuses on engagement, outreach, mentorship and throughput measures. This is a one-year contract position with the possibility of renewal contingent upon continued funding.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience. Required

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Builds and cultivates relationships and ongoing communications with industry partners. Identifies ways to improve the relationship to meet partner needs and achieve alliance goals. Answers questions regarding financial and contractual obligations.
  • Manages student education and programming. Creates and collaborates in the generation and delivery of entrepreneurial educational and engagement programming which is integrated into the Technology Partnership?s overall offering.
 30
Plans and implements proactive outreach to potential industry partners, tailoring communications to explain how a strategic alliance with the University research program will serve their unique and custom needs. Facilitates outreach activities and bridges potential areas of interest.
  • Serves as a resource to mentor and coach students, community, and international partners in their entrepreneurial pursuits. Meets with teams, establishes and tracks milestones quarterly and prepares them for entrepreneurial showcase events. Communicates student success stories via UCR News, Technology Partnerships newsletters and annual reports.
 20
Analyzes partner and industry needs, recommending a strategy to expand the industry alliance program, services, and trainings. Launches improvements to programs through creating timelines and leading regular meetings to ensure project successfully meets goals.
  • Works with UCR colleges to support their entrepreneurial programming, including senior projects and internships. Connects with diverse student organizations on campus to offer opportunities for engagement in entrepreneurship education and events (e.g., hackathons)
 20
Develops comprehensive program and event budgets, projecting costs and revenue expectations. Analyzes cost effectiveness of industry alliances and strategic events.
  • Responsible for education programs? operational and budgetary oversight and management. Develops and executes program?s strategic plan in collaboration with Technology Partnerships leadership and the Blackstone LaunchPad Stewardship Council. Trains and manages staff and interns. Addresses MOU responsibilities of Creat?R Lab and Orbach Library office presence.
 20
Expands existing partner agreements through analyzing partner needs and recommending ideas to grow the relationship. Implements initiatives to maximize the relationship.
  • Works with Technology Partnerships leadership to secure long-term funding opportunities for entrepreneurship education programs through philanthropy and corporate partnering.
 5
Participates in comprehensive planning of complex, highly visible events involving influential members of the campus, community, government officials and media. Provides overall coordination for events, communicating with potential speakers about strategy and agendas.
  • Participates in Blackstone LaunchPad network and other funder meetings as assigned, and is responsible for grant reporting and relationship management. Shares best practice learnings with Technology Partnerships team.
 5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Productive in work volume, speed, quality and consistency. Ability to see projects through to completion on deadline and satisfy industry partner and University goals. Required
Ability to break down complex concepts and communicate them in an understandable way. Required
Ability to work with a diverse group at all levels of the organization including faculty, staff, students and industry partners. Strong sense of ethical conduct that will inspire confidence and motivation. Required
Broad knowledge about University and industry research pertaining to specific industry alliance program. Required
Strong communication skills; includes active listening and critical thinking. Highly developed political acumen skills and social perceptiveness. Skilled business development tactics to persuade and influence. Required
Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in the Microsoft Suite. Effectively uses Industry Alliance's application programs. Required
Working knowledge of Spanish Preferred
Experienced user of social media Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Travel for conferences and business meetings. Required
Travel Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus (Orbach Library Office) and Home

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Squat : N/A
  • Climb : N/A
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Bend : N/A
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Crawl : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Frequently
  • Write : Frequently
  • Communicate Orally : Frequently
  • Perform Calculations : Occasionally
  • Reason & Analyze : Frequently

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Dust : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Fumes : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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