Director of Startups, Venture Lab Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. Job Overview The Director will report to the Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship to continue to scale the pipeline of regionally connected teams and startups in UC's Venture Lab startup accelerator at the 1819 Innovation Hub. Increase connectivity with campus through both strong awareness of program offerings and simple/rapid onboarding of teams. Strengthen the experience and impact of teams during their engagement with the UC Venture Lab pre-accelerator program. Essential Functions Oversee the program's state ESP/TVSF grant distribution process with regional partners to maintain quarterly compliance requirements and track venture team metrics and progress. Cultivate, manage and grow the program's extensive EIR/mentor network to expand the number and quality of volunteer EIR/mentors engaged with the program. Assist and mentor teams through pitches and ongoing coaching as these early-stage business concepts work towards launching their companies. Create and deliver entrepreneurial content to center related programs including the Venture Lab pre-accelerator, Lab2Market and other center programs. Maintain a high level of client satisfaction with the Venture Lab's constituent groups of faculty, staff, undergraduates, and alumni. Build relationships across campus with information sessions, outreach programs, and college-specific activation strategy, to create strong pipelines and partnerships that will produce potential startup teams. Collaborate with regional ecosystem leaders to connect Venture Lab teams to additional entrepreneurial resources and programs; represent the center and Venture Lab program at ecosystem events. May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Bachelor's Degree Required Experience Seven (7) years of relevant work experience, including four (4) years of experience in product development and/or work with venture-funded startups. Additional Qualifications Considered Master's Degree Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in product development Experience working at a startup Strong experience or knowledge in technology Working knowledge of venture funding Experience with SBIR/STTR grants Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning empl