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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research at Penn State is seeking qualified applicants for the role of Alliance Officer.
This position will be located at the University Park Campus and will report to the Associate Vice President for Research, Director of the Office of Technology Transfer, who is responsible for the management of intellectual property developed at Penn State.
The position will be filled as Industry Relations Coordinator - Senior Professional OR Principal Professional level, based on the successful candidate's qualifications.
Responsibilities: The responsibilities include the following:
- Identifying and engaging external contacts such as corporate scouts and innovation leads, industry subject matter experts, venture studios and investors.
- Creating and managing structured engagement programs such as an “External Engine Network” consisting of a group of external experts who meet regularly and provide feedback on technologies and commercialization opportunities to help OTT meet our goals.
- Building and fostering meaningful partnerships between the Office of Technology Transfer and various types of investors.
- Developing and coordinating strategic events, conferences and other formalized forms of engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Leveraging a range of stakeholder networks to evaluate the commercial potential of innovations and technologies.
- Building and maintaining a channel to connect OTT to potential licensees or partners to drive translation of Penn State Intellectual Property.
- Other duties as assigned
The candidate should have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; the ability to manage and coordinate multiple and diverse projects simultaneously through to completion, be highly self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment and have the ability to establish priorities.
Application: To be considered for the position, candidates must apply online and upload application materials consisting of a resume and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as Industry Relations Coordinator - Principal Professional, this position requires:
Master's Degree
8+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None
If filled as Industry Relations Coordinator - Senior Professional, this position requires:
Master's Degree
6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $91,488.00 - $154,452.00.
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
