Senior Administrative Consultant

Hiring Department

Technology Advancement Office

Job Description

Technology Advancement Office (TAO)

MU research and scholarship often lead to new technologies, tools, therapeutics, diagnostics, compositions, processes and other inventions that can improve people's lives. The Technology Advancement Office (TAO) partners with faculty, companies, entrepreneurs and investors to bring those innovations to market.

TAO is part of MU's Division of Research, Innovation & Impact and is currently looking for Senior Administrative Consultant. We work at the interface of science, business and patent law to evaluate, protect and pave the way for the translation of innovations into products, jobs and businesses.

The Senior Administrative Consultant, Engineering, is responsible for leading efforts relating to the evaluation, protection, marketing, and licensing of engineering technology and inventions developed at the University of Missouri. This position will also assist in establishing productive R&D relationships with the corporate sector and translate University science and technology assets into economic development for the State of Missouri.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Invention Disclosure Management:

• Manage the invention disclosure process, including outreach efforts within MU to educate faculty and staff on technology transfer and to stimulate the submission of disclosures.
• Lead intellectual property (IP) efforts, including:
  • Evaluate invention disclosures for potential IP (patents, copyright, tangible research, etc.).
  • Formulate and execute intellectual property strategies
  • Select patent attorney selection and manage patent prosecution
    • Review attorney work products, including draft patent applications and office actions
• Lead marketing efforts, including:
  • Assess market opportunity and develop recommendations
  • Develop and execute marketing strategy
  • Develop marketing materials
• Lead licensing efforts for engineering IP, including:
  • Negotiate agreements, including:
    • License agreement, option agreements, collaboration agreements, inter-institutional agreements, NDAs, MTAs, and others as needed.
  • Management of licensee compliance and long-term relationship
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders in the local ecosystem, including: MU faculty, staff, and administration, intellectual property law firms, entrepreneurial resources (angel investors, venture capital, start-up incubators, etc.)

Successful candidates will have exceptional organizational and time management skills. They must demonstrate the following durable skills : collaboration, communication, critical thinking, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude. Additionally, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to the university's values.

Shift

Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

A Ph.D. degree in a relevant Engineering discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is preferred.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $78,562 - $120,078

Grade: GGS-013

University Title: Senior Administrative Consultant

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Application, resume, and cover letter

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.