University of Illinois
Office of Technology Management
Chicago Campus
The Office of Technology Management (OTM) at the University of Illinois in Chicago is seeking applicants for the position of Technology Transfer Coordinator. The successful candidate provides the highest quality professional expertise and leadership across the spectrum of technology management or within a particular set of technology management and marketing professional services. The services include supervision of all personnel that research and analyze the commercialization potential of technologies developed by employees and contractors to the University of Illinois, and such third parties as are approved by the OTM and also maintenance of a comprehensive intellectual property portfolio in various stages of evaluation.
Duties:
- Coordinate inter-campus efforts between the OTMs to maintain integrated and knowledge based databases of technologies, marketing information, and other business-related information to provide standardized services for both campuses.
- Responsible and accountable for research and analysis for a portfolio of technologies (intellectual property developed by UIC employees and contractors), and approved third parties, more specifically: all screening for initial marketability performed by OTM personnel; commercial assessments (including patent landscape analysis, citation analysis and analysis of potential market, competitors and names of researchers working in similar areas); and creating and supervising presentations and reports reflecting research.
- Coordinate and lead internal and external communications on behalf of the OTMs.
- Supervise OTM research and screening personnel (currently a staff of 6 part time employees including Business Analyst I’s).
- Responsible for coordinating the OTM research intern program including the identification and hiring of interns for the office.
- Test, select, learn and train for all databases used in the course of performing research services for the OTM.
- Assist technology managers in the marketing presentations based on research services.
- Coordinate and maintain the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool to support smooth operation of the office in the following aspects: operational work flow, projects deadlines, internal and external contacts, marketing efforts, as well as general records management and reports.9. Responsible for implementing and maintaining effective communication between participants in the research process, including researchers, faculty and technology managers.
- Assist in development, sales and management of the delivery of professional screening services to outside entities.
- Maintain a productive relationship with faculty and inventors to ensure positive feedback and engagement.
- Provide information to identify and develop relationships with strategic partners and companies interested in technology transfer and related sponsored research.
- Participate in development and improvement of OTM infrastructure, policy and procedure, including the development of annual objectives, goals, priorities and productivity benchmarks specific to research services.
- Develop and deliver presentations to UIC, third parties and conferences regarding the UIC research services.
Qualifications:
Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in science, business or related area with a minimum of two years of intellectual property related experience in data mining; Master’s of Business Administration preferred. Other required qualifications include: excellent written and oral communication skills; the ability to work independently and in a team situation; be able to identify and assess value of intellectual property; ability to maintain confidential information; knowledge about sponsor guidelines/regulations; strong interpersonal skills to develop/maintain effective working relationships; demonstrated managerial skills to work independently and to exercise good judgment and discretion in handling personnel issues; effective teamwork skills to address/resolve problems; demonstrated organizational and multi-tasking capability to produce work in a fast-paced environment that imposes stringent deadlines and requires flexibility to handle urgent matters; and proficiency with Microsoft computer programs/applications. Strong scientific or technical knowledge preferred. Some travel can be expected including but not limited to intercampus trips.
This is a full-time 12-month Academic Professional, benefits eligible position. For full consideration, candidates must apply to and submit a letter of application, resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references by May 3, 2010 at https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.edu/.
University of Illinois
Employee Relations and Human Resources
809 S. Marshfield Ave M/C 078
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 996-5130
Fax: (312) 996-6005
The University of Illinois is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity and diversity. University Administration welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups and other candidates who will lead and contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.