Reporting to the Chief Innovation & Entrepreneurship Officer (CIEO), Tulane University Innovation Institute, the Venture Lab Program Director will be responsible for executing the Institute’s vision for a startup accelerator/venture lab. This role will work closely with the CIEO to bring best-in-class practices, people, and processes to entrepreneurs in the TUII community. In addition, this role will assist with the build out of a student and/or alumni venture fund, including but not limited to interfacing with Tulane stakeholders, coordinating fund startup logistics, administering grant dispersion, and reporting performance.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong knowledge and passion for technology and entrepreneurship.
- Solid writing and financial analysis background.
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships.
- Analytical skill and ability to interpret data and provide relevant conclusions/recommendations.
- Excellent computer and organizational skills.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Ability to articulate ideas in a group setting.
Special Requirements for Incumbents with Animal Contact
Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the University’s Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis.
Background Check, Physical, and Drug Screening
Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended.
Required Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree; Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in entrepreneurship, business/startup consulting, venture capital/private equity, economic development, supplier diversity, community development, corporate engagement and/or equivalent industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior SSBCI investments and programs, preferred.
- Experience/registered in investing, managing, mentoring, and exits of early-stage and startup businesses.
- Knowledge in finance and fund accounting systems.
- Knowledge and use of tax-credit and tax advantage programs relating to early-stage investment and State-sponsored or Federal small business and disadvantaged business incentives.
- Technology, Bio-Tech, energy, and complex IP systems analysis, preferred.
- Knowledge of fund management platform (such as Carta/Angel List).
Compensation Information
This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 27. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future.
How to Apply
This position will close on the date it is filled.
Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.
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