University of Colorado · 5 months ago
Faculty Consulting Program Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$108K/yr - $137K/yr
6+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a senior-level Faculty Consulting Program Director to lead faculty consulting and external engagement agreements, focusing on intellectual property protection and negotiation. This role involves overseeing the university’s faculty consulting contracting process, mentoring junior reviewers, and developing best practices while ensuring alignment with institutional policies and innovation strategies.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review, analyze, and negotiate a wide range of faculty consulting agreements, including: Industry-sponsored consulting contracts, Advisory board and speaker engagements, Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
Serve as the programmatic head and subject matter expert for faculty consulting and external engagement contracting processes
Lead program development efforts to align faculty consulting with CU Anschutz’s broader innovation and commercialization strategy
Mentor junior contract reviewer on the team who are responsible for supporting contract review
Promote collaboration and shared learning within CU Innovations and across campus stakeholders involved in faculty consulting oversight
Monitor evolving laws, regulations, and university policies that impact IP protection, federally funded research, and faculty-industry relationships
Serve as a central liaison and advisor to faculty, department administrators, and external partners on consulting matters
Develop and deliver training programs, guidance documents, and resources to educate faculty and staff on consulting best practices, including IP rights and obligations
Foster transparency and trust through clear, timely communication and solution-oriented support throughout the contract review process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field
6+ years of progressively responsible experience in contract law, legal compliance, or research administration
Preferred
JD, MBA, or Master's degree in a related field
Experience with contract management systems
Experience in a university, academic medical center, or research-intensive institution
Expertise in intellectual property law, faculty consulting, or academic-industry partnerships
Experience mentoring or supervising legal professionals
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Company
University of Colorado
University of Colorado offers higher education and serving as the catalysts in business, arts, health, and community growth.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
Professor and Chair of Surgery
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