Manager Of Venture Development - Skandalaris Center

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Skandalaris Center Manager of Venture Development will be responsible for the development, execution, and continuous measurable improvement of the Center's venture development and startup support strategies as well as the investment pipeline across all programs, including competitions.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Creates and manages the Center's Venture Development strategy and staff across a wide variety of initiatives, programs, and constituent groups. Oversees structure and scheduling of staff support to ensure world-class support for constituents. Governs the Center's competitions and investment pipelines across programs such as Global Impact Award, Skandalaris Venture Competition, LaunchPad, Incubators, Accelerators, Skandalaris Startup Services, etc.

• Meets with Washington University affiliates to assist in growing and scaling promising ideas and opportunities; helps to evaluate ideas and technologies; conducts feasibility reviews; connects to resources across campus, across disciplines, and in the region.

• Manages existing and develops/creates new relationships, including sponsorships, with firms and networks that will aid in the growth of WashU startups. Ensures ongoing and accurate collection of data and metrics into the CRM and develops functional reporting systems and dashboards for the Center leadership and operation teams.

• Develops concurrent workshops, master classes, boot camps, and programming to connect entrepreneurs and innovators in pursuit of expanding their ideas. Recruits speakers and experts to participate in Skandalaris sequences.

• Manages budget for execution of Venture Development portfolio.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal undergraduate education in entrepreneurship.

• Graduate degree in business or scientific discipline to complement undergraduate degree.

• Proven ability to handle confidential information responsibly.

• Prior Management Experience.

• Development and oversight of sponsorship opportunities for university or similar initiatives.

• Experience in startup environment as founder, team member, or consultant.

• Experience in venture capital or private equity.

• Knowledge and experience in commercialization process.

• Expertise in AirTable and CRM development.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher, Outlook, and Access).

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal; a service-oriented communicator who is a true team player.

• Strong creative and problem-solving skills, organizational skills, event management, attention to detail, and customer service skills.

• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines with varying degrees of pressure; ability to exercise judgment and take corrective action.

• This position requires a self-starter with excellent project management, technical, communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills; A self-motivated individual driven by challenge with the ability to work independently with a high degree of reliability, accuracy and productivity; A positive attitude is a must.

• Ability to work independently in an environment of multiple and conflicting priorities and projects; anticipate and resolve problems and updates supervisor on status of projects.

• The candidate should have good professional judgment, initiative, and confidence.

• Works independently but have the ability to function as part of a team, coordinating with multiple constituencies.

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with five years of related experience or Master's degree with three years of related experience.

Grade

G12

Salary Range

$57,300.00 - $97,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.