Position Details
Position Information
Department | VP for Research (RIP) |
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Position Title | Coordinator-Ext Relations |
Job Title | Innovation Impact Catalyst Manager |
Appointment Type | Professional Faculty |
Job Location | Corvallis |
Benefits Eligible | Full-Time, benefits eligible |
Remote or Hybrid option? | |
Job Summary | The Division of Research and Innovation is seeking an Innovation Impact Catalyst Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The Advantage Office is a series of departments focused on supporting and advancing the university’s research enterprise by maximizing innovation, economic and societal impact. The office and its resources are a leading driver and steward for a strategic innovation economy in Oregon and beyond. This position is in the Innovation Impact Program which includes the Advantage Accelerator. In support of Oregon State’s Land Grant mission of continually expanding and improving its societal and economic impact on Oregon and beyond, this department supports Strategic Plan 5.0, specifically goals of (1) being a university focused on big discoveries that drive big solutions and (2) a university that fuels a thriving world and, works to align its efforts with national priorities in research and commercialization and the efforts of the Division of Research and Innovation through the Advantage Office. The Innovation Impact Catalyst Manager, under the supervision of the Executive Director for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (EDIE), will assist in executing aspects of the Innovation Impact Program (IIP) department and its Advantage Accelerator (AA) programs. Elements of the IIP and AA include but are not limited to:
The successful candidate in this role should have an understanding of the academic nature and priorities of the university. The individual must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, action-oriented, customer-focused, service environment. The job involves engaging with entrepreneurs, startup companies, researchers and students and thrives on flexible action. The successful candidate is required to work the hours necessary to accomplish the job with a minimum of three days a week spent in Corvallis. They must be able to provide high quality service in a timely manner, work both independently, and on teams and supervise 1 – 3 student interns. This role requires participation in the organization and execution of programs designed to achieve the department’s goals of increased societal and economic impact in Oregon and beyond. |
Why OSU? | Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all. FACTS: • Top 1.4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total Rewards Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. • Retirement savings paid by the university. • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. |
Key Responsibilities | 20% Portfolio Management Work with OSU Advantage Accelerator graduates focusing initially on companies that have received Impact funds, AID funds, have OSU IP and then student and community teams. You will spend time:
30% Researcher Engagement Focusing on key technology areas of advanced technologies/materials science, manufacturing & robotics and artificial intelligence/machine learning mostly found in the College of Engineering, the College of Agricultural Sciences, the College of Science, the Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute, the Collaborative Robotics and Intelligent Systems lab, and with the help of college administrators, identify faculty researchers, graduate students, postdocs and other research staff, helping them to create greater research impact through the utilization of innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities by:
35% Program Recruitment, Management and Support This position will have the opportunity to lead and support various IIP and AA programs and efforts. The IIP programs are aimed at reducing barriers to I&E engagement, fostering a culture of I&E across the OSU footprint, and supporting OSU Strategic Plan 4.0, Action 15. These duties include:
10% Internal and External Outreach and Communications Internal and external communication is important to the utilization of the assets of the IIP and AA programs which leads to increased impact of research for Oregon State, its faculty, students and staff. Aspects of effective communication responsibilities for the Impact Catalyst are outlined below:
5% – Other Duties as assigned. |
What You Will Need |
Due to the public component to the position, it is critical that the successful candidate in this role have excellent interpersonal skills, and positive, service-oriented manner in all interactions. The individual in this position must display excellent judgment with regard to the issues that can be managed at his/her level or delegate to a higher-level authority. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess, and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030. |
What We Would Like You to Have |
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Working Conditions / Work Schedule | Some programmatic activities could occur outside of the IIP offices on one of the OSU campus’ which can require time outside of standard hours. |
Pay Method | Salary |
Pay Period | 1st through the last day of the month |
Pay Date | Last working day of the month |
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range | $51,072 - $86,904 |
Link to Position Description | https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/43613 |
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | P07926UF |
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Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 05/15/2024 |
Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
Posting Date | 04/01/2024 |
Full Consideration Date | |
Closing Date | 04/22/2024 |
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search | Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants |
Special Instructions to Applicants | When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information please contact: Lynn Nappi at [email protected] or 541-737-3888. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] . |
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