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POSITION:

Program Manager for the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 100% Time-based position up to 40 hours a week for the California State University, Fresno Foundation, Inc.

SUMMARY:

The Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at California State University, Fresno is seeking an individual to fill the position of Program Manager for the Technology Commercialization Program (TCP). The successful candidate will be highly motivated with strong entrepreneurial skills to lead efforts to commercialize technology both on and off campus are essential. Prior background in conducting feasibility assessment of products is highly desirable.

ESSENTIAL JOB

FUNCTIONS:        

Generate revenue through training, consulting and providing commercialization services (business plans, feasibility studies, due diligence etc.) to university faculty, staff, students, and individuals outside of the university.

Evaluate intellectual property for technical and market viability.

Recommend and implement commercialization strategies for university and community clients.

Educate and consult with university and community members on intellectual property matters, startup formation, raising capital, prototype development, product sourcing, marketing, sales, accounting, and finance.

Develop relationships with angel investors, venture capitalists, corporate banks, government entities, and regional agencies to assist in commercialization.

Mentor and supervise staff and review work for compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.

Work with student teams in feasibility analysis.

Identify market segments, measure demand, analyze consumer and competitive markets using primary or secondary market research.

Organize market and conduct idea development workshops, trainings and programs.

Identify applicable programmatic grants and ensure awarded grant deliverables are met. 

Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY

RESPONSIBILITY:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

& EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of product commercialization, idea feasibility, data analysis, and marketing research required.

Exceptional focus on detail

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and team members. Excellent presentation skills are a must

Ability to prioritize and schedule own work based on competing demands of clients and team members

Strong market research skills with ability to find desired data quickly

Experience in Microsoft Office required

FILING DEADLINE:

Application review begins April 16, 2012.  Open until filled.  

TO APPLY:

Visit our website at http://www.auxiliary.com/hr/index.html to locate and print job application.

Applications can be obtained and submitted to:

California State University, Fresno

Auxiliary Human Resources

2771 E. Shaw Avenue

Fresno, CA  93710