The Opportunity :
Under the general direction of and reporting to the Director of Office of Technology Transfer (OTT), the Associate Director, Technology Licensing and Operations is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day management of technology commercialization operations and programs.
Additionally, this position partners with the Director to set the goals, direction, and expectations of the office, as well as identify and meet stakeholder expectations.
Responsibilities :
Effectively manages the day-to-day operation of OTT, including supervision of licensing and operations staff and processes.
Provides general oversight, training, and mentoring to OTT licensing and operations staff.
Works closely with the Director and senior administration to provide high-level management and advising for a comprehensive intellectual property program at the university.
Reviews and approves (in accordance with delegated authority) option and license agreements and other types of agreements, including material transfer, non-disclosure, and inter-institutional agreements.
Reviews, edits, and approves intellectual property terms in sponsored research contracts and other types of collaboration agreements.
Identifies and implements new strategies to build and foster relationships with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students, and staff to stimulate researcher engagement and participation in technology transfer.
Represents OTT and the university at conferences and meetings with the investment community and prospective industry partners.
Conducts workshops and delivers presentations to internal and external stakeholders to foster engagement with the Technology Transfer office.
Based on established best practices, drafts, implements, and continually monitors standard operating procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations and compliance with policies and regulations.
Oversees management of the intellectual property portfolio at various stages of development and protection.
Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience with at least 2+ years of leadership experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
Preferred Qualifications :
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a physical sciences STEM field strongly preferred.
Special Instructions to the Applicants :
This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.
Hybrid work within the state of Florida may be considered based upon specific circumstances and candidate qualifications.
If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity here at UCF, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment.
We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.
Classification Title : Associate Director, Technology Transfer
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Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers :
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
Flexible work environment
And more For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide .
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
Office of Research - Operations
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8 : 00 am 5 : 00 pm. Schedule may vary as required.
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$122,980.00 to Negotiable
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