Innovation Funding Manager

The Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE) is seeking a qualified Innovation Funding Manager. The Innovation Funding Manager supports the Director to implement and grow program initiatives to meet OIE organizational goals. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides program and administrative management for OIE innovation funding programs and associated innovation, entrepreneurial, and technology transfer activities.
• Administers calls for proposals and off-cycle proposal reviews, including managing timelines, coordinating activities between applicants, internal stakeholders, and external advisors, and ensuring open communication and adherence to deadlines.
• Assists the Director in translating OIE goals and strategy into short- and long-term cross-functional plans and objectives.
• Collaborates with the OIE New Ventures team to administer and meet the goals of the immersive innovation and entrepreneurship programs.
• Builds and maintains relationships with investigators, OIE staff and related Pitt innovation organizations to ensure projects advance through funding programs and partnerships.
• Tracks project progress and maintains accurate records, files, and internal databases; collects and analyzes data and outcome information; provides detailed reports to leadership.
• Develops, implements and maintains documentation, workflows, and best practices to guide and continually improve management of internal funding programs, strategic initiatives and commercialization partnerships.
• Oversees administrative tasks, leads meetings, schedules meetings, and drafts communications. Drafts and manages program budgets.

An advanced degree is preferred. Technical knowledge is a plus.

The Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship inspires, educates and enables others to make an impact on society, improve the regional economy, and transform their own careers. The office is composed of four units: The Innovation Institute, the Office of Industry and Economic Partnerships, the Big Idea Center for student innovation, and the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence. For more information please visit the website at: innovation.pitt.edu.

Provides program and administrative management for the Pitt-UPMC commercialization partnership and the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship's (OIE) internal innovation funding programs. Plays a critical role in relationship management with investigators, UPMC commercialization operations team, and many other internal and external partners. Manages program timelines, tracks project progress, builds and maintains internal and external relationships, creates and implements workflows and best practices, and ensures open communication between program stakeholders.

Computer skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, organization and time management skills are essential to this role.

Little physical effort is required; position is mostly sedentary. May be required to travel on campus to meetings.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.