Venture Lab Program Director

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  • Tulane University Staff
Job Summary
Location
New Orleans ,LA 70119
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
19 Dec 2024
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Job Description
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, reporting performance.
• 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 REQUIRED ABILITY FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:

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.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL, AND DRUG SCREENING FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:

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.
• 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.
• 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)
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