Binghamton University Entrepreneurship & Innovation · 5 days ago
Program Associate - Technology Transfer Industry Outreach
Vestal, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expBinghamton University Entrepreneurship & Innovation is seeking a Program Associate to support outreach and engagement of external industry stakeholders for technology commercialization. The role involves connecting the University's intellectual assets with companies and fostering partnerships to promote applied research and innovation.
Research
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Emma Smith
Responsibilities
Identify potential licensees or development partners
Develop and distribute marketing materials to promote university inventions to potential company partners
Collaborate with inventors to refine value propositions and prepare outreach campaigns that communicate the commercial relevance of university technologies
Engage and maintain relationships with relevant industry stakeholders to gather feedback on university technologies and research capabilities, for evaluation and to promote research translation synergies
Represent the office at internal and external events to promote private-sector partnerships
Assist in managing communications, scheduling meetings, and tracking engagement metrics related to industry interactions and technology marketing activities
Support program and reporting by compiling and organizing data on faculty participation, startup engagement, and external partnerships; assist in preparing periodic reports, presentations, and success stories
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in industry relations, technology transfer, research commercialization, or high-tech startup engagement
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff, senior administrators, and external partners
Highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and online video conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams)
US Citizen or Permanent Resident (no visa sponsorship available)
Preferred
Advanced STEM degree (MS or PhD)
Experience with customer discovery, the NSF I-Corps program, or similar innovation and entrepreneurship training initiatives
Familiarity with intellectual property, patent processes, or technology marketing
Experience organizing or supporting industry-facing events or partnership development activities
Demonstrated success working within innovation ecosystems, startups, or research commercialization environments
Company
Binghamton University Entrepreneurship & Innovation
The E&IP office at Binghamton University seeks to foster and promote entrepreneurship both on and off campus.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase