Morehouse College · 2 months ago
Program Manager, I-Corps
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMorehouse College is seeking a highly organized and mission-driven Program Manager to coordinate and execute the I-Corps activities as a core partner in the National Science Foundation I-Corps Southeast Hub. The Program Manager will support innovation, research commercialization, and entrepreneurship education for students, faculty, and community members while helping participants identify funding opportunities to advance their technologies toward commercialization.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operations of Morehouse’s I-Corps activities, including cohort management, communications, and program delivery
Manage program calendars, application processes, participant tracking, and reporting requirements
Organize and support I-Corps Short Courses, workshops, and entrepreneurial training events hosted by Morehouse
Serve as the primary liaison for Morehouse participants, mentors, instructors, and Hub leadership
Guide I-Corps participants in identifying and pursuing next-step opportunities, including SBIR / STTR funding, accelerator programs, and other research commercialization resources
Cultivate relationships with regional entrepreneurial support organizations, funding agencies, and innovation programs to connect participants to relevant opportunities
Maintain awareness of NSF, federal, state, and private sector funding mechanisms to support participant advancement
Represent Morehouse in Southeast Hub leadership meetings and working groups
Collaborate with partner institutions to align programming and share best practices
Build partnerships with mentors, industry stakeholders, alumni, and ecosystem leaders to support I-Corps teams
As part of the Broadening Participation Committee, work to expand access to I-Corps and follow-on commercialization pathways, particularly within the HBCU community
Lead recruitment efforts for Morehouse’s I-Corps programs, prioritizing engagement of underrepresented students, faculty, and community innovators
Develop and implement marketing and communications strategies to raise awareness of I-Corps and the Southeast Hub
Promote Morehouse’s role as a champion for inclusive innovation and entrepreneurship
Track program participation, outcomes, and progress toward commercialization milestones
Support NSF reporting requirements and internal evaluations
Gather participant feedback and contribute to program improvement efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in business, STEM, education, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in program management, project coordination, or higher education administration
Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs with multiple stakeholders
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and supporting underrepresented groups
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, cross-institutional environment
Proficiency with project management tools and standard software platforms
Preferred
Familiarity with NSF I-Corps, Lean Startup methodology, or innovation-driven entrepreneurship programs
Knowledge of SBIR / STTR funding and other early-stage commercialization pathways
Experience working with HBCUs
Event planning, facilitation, or stakeholder engagement experience
Advanced degree with an understanding of change management principles
Company
Morehouse College
Founded in 1867, Morehouse College remains the only all-male Historically Black College or University in the world.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Clarissa Myrick-Harris
Professor, Africana Studies, Co-Founder/PI Cultural Heritage Preservation & Digital Humanities
Undria Stalling
Senior Vice President of Business and Finance & Chief Financial Officer
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