University of Missouri-Columbia · 5 days ago
Administrative Consultant II
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $135K/yr
6+ years expThe University of Missouri-Columbia's Technology Advancement Office is seeking an Administrative Consultant II to manage the university’s intellectual property assets. This role involves supporting the invention disclosure process, leading intellectual property efforts, and ensuring compliance with laws and university policies.
Education
Responsibilities
Manage/support the invention disclosure process, including outreach efforts within MU to educate faculty and staff on technology transfer and to stimulate the submission of disclosures
Lead/support intellectual property (IP) efforts, including:
Evaluate invention disclosures for potential IP (patents, copyright, tangible research, etc.)
Formulate and execute intellectual property strategies
Evaluate commercial potential for IP
Direct patent attorney selection and engagement and manage patent prosecution
Review attorney work products, including draft patent applications and office actions responses
Lead/support marketing efforts, including:
Assess market opportunity and develop recommendations
Develop and execute marketing strategy
Develop marketing materials
Lead/support licensing efforts for engineering IP, including:
Negotiate agreements, including:
License agreements, option agreements, collaboration agreements s, inter-institutional agreements, NDAs, MTAs, and others as needed
Management of licensee compliance and long-term relationship
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred
Master's degree in business, science or engineering
Work experience in a technology transfer office/organization
Analytical and logical thinker with attention to detail
Creative problem solver
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment
Ethical and committed to maintaining integrity
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Retirement
Paid time off
Short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
University of Missouri-Columbia
We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.
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Carli Carmack
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Chad Higgins
Interim Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement & Chief Engagement Officer for the UM System
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