Entrepreneur - office of vice president research - center

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The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) has responsibility for nurturing interdisciplinary research initiatives at one of the nations' leading research institutions. OVPR provides overall research administration and policy for all colleges and schools, as well as the university's more than 100 centers and institutes. Working closely with deans, department heads, faculty, students and staff, the office provides an innovative and supportive research environment that spans all disciplines and campuses and assures that research activities are planned and conducted in accordance with regulations and University policy.

The Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR ) program is designed to bring successful entrepreneurs to Carnegie Mellon University's campuses to mentor and help CMU generated startup companies become successful. In addition to working with a portfolio of startups, the EIR would be looking for opportunities to start their own companies based on CMU ideas and IP. The EIR would work with the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship and other CMU research centers/institutes/departments for a period of 6 months to 2 years.

With a preference for CMU alumni, the EIR program would recruit successful entrepreneurs who are in transition. Typically, this transition would mean that they have recently sold or left their successful startup and are considering their career options for the future. EIRs will be expected to be gateways to domain networks that will increase the probability of success at CMU generated startups. This includes access to capital, access to customers and access to talent for team building.

In addition to mentoring a portfolio of CMU generated startups and looking for their own startup opportunities, the EIRs would potentially:

• Teach innovation and entrepreneurship courses as Adjunct Professors

• Lead workshops and seminars in their areas of expertise

• Attend and recruit attendees (e.g., investors) for CMU and Swartz Center events and showcases.

• Be housed in/consult with the Swartz Center's Incubator - Project Olympus

• Meet Bi-Weekly with the Swartz Center team, CMU Research Centers/Institutes and other EIRs.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

The successful candidate will have considerable experience creating and leading innovative business ventures. Candidates will have demonstrated knowledge of and experience in early stage development and funding of companies, a history of building and maintaining critical relationships in the business and private capital sectors as well as a strong desire to develop and mentor entrepreneurs.

Qualifications:

• Co-founder of one or more investor backed startup(s)

• Minimum of 10 years of direct startup experience

• C-Suite experience in investor backed startup(s)

• Proven track record for creating high growth startup(s)

• Proven network with VC, Angel, and strategic investors

• Proven network with domain specific talent acquisition

• Proven network with domain specific customer acquisition

• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements :

• Successful background check

Additional Information:

• Remote Work: A remote work option may be available for candidates with residency in Pennsylvania, California, New York, Virginia or Washington, DC . All approved remote work arrangements are subject to an approved remote work agreement (RWA) as part of any offer of employment.

• Wage Transparency Requirements: In accordance with the pay transparency legislation set forth by: CA, NY, and, D.C., the corresponding salary range for this position, if placed in: CA, NY, D.C will be approximately $70.50/hour.

• CA Background Check: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the applicable local and California state law.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

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Location**

Remote

Job Function

Academic Program Administration

Position Type

Staff - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Part time

Pay Basis

Hourly

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