Universities of Wisconsin · 1 day ago
LEC Program Manager
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, and they are seeking a LEC Program Manager to design, execute, and evaluate innovative programs at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center. This role involves overseeing strategic program development, managing internal operations, and building relationships with various stakeholders to enhance the center's mission.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Creates functional plans, relationships, and connections that are instrumental in transforming the campus culture, improving access to resources and shepherding innovations and projects toward commercialization
Forms and manages networks of people and other resources to support campus leaders with policy and strategy development and to support innovators and entrepreneurs who are being helped and mentored
Assists campus leaders and affiliated organizations in the development of strategies that further innovation and commercialization success in their specific segment
Provides instruction, coaching, inspiration, and subject matter expertise to faculty, staff, and students on a variety of topics including technology management, value proposition, and business model development, team formation, funding, and governance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science or equivalent
At least one year of relevant work experience in academic environment
Preferred
Master of Science or equivalent
Three years of relevant work experience in academic environment
Experience developing academic programs or curriculum
Experience managing operations in large organizations
Fundraising experience
Company
Universities of Wisconsin
13 universities. 1 mission. To make Wisconsin...Future Ready. For All.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2019-01-01Grant· $7M
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