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Position Details Position Information Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 24245 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Tricia Cook(406) 994-7748 patricia.cook@montana.edu.Classification Title Training/Dev Coord Working Title Training Development Coordinator Brief Position Overview The Technology Transfer Office ( TTO ) is looking for an energetic and motivated individual to fill a newly created position supporting economic development initiatives of MSU . In this role, you will work closely with TTO and Blackstone LaunchPad leadership to develop, plan, promote and execute events and trainings. Additional duties include working with various types of legal agreements and related administrative duties in support of TTO .Position Number 4M0741 Department Techlink Division Office of Research and Economic Development Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary range of $23.057 to $28.821 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Contract Type Classified Salary If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement The Montana State University Technology Transfer Office ( TTO ) pursues three primary goals:
Establishing collaborations and working relationships between industry and each of the research and creative areas of MSU . This includes pursuing industry sponsored research and collaborating on commercial opportunities.
Licensing the inventions of MSU faculty and researchers to industry and managing the relationship between the University and its licensee partners.
Serving the economic development arm of the University and working with Montana companies and entrepreneurs to leverage the resources of MSU to the benefit of Montana’s economy.
TTO Leadership is collaborating with the MSU Blackstone LaunchPad in support of the economic development goal referenced above. The Training and Development Coordinator will plan and execute events and training for the Quantum Core Economic Development project, NSF -funded Acceleration of Research Translation ( ART ) project, and the Blackstone Launchpad. Position will also assist with administration under these programs which are intended to increase the level of research translation at Montana State University.
Duties and Responsibilities
Establish a brown bag lunch seminar series including: a) Personal stories from faculty and research staff who have successfully translated their research into products and services; b) Specific entrepreneurship topics, from the need to do customer discovery, to understanding intellectual property, to raising investor funds.
Host industry seminar series and workshops, bringing in successful local entrepreneurs, including faculty, to tell their stories, to inspire those that might be interested but not confident in their ability to do the same.
Organize and operate a series of “innovation and design thinking” events, based on the Stanford School model, under the Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship.
Hold small-scale (30-40 participants), evening, full day or extended 1 week to 3 month design challenges, in which undergrad students, grad students, research staff, and faculty work on interdisciplinary teams of 4-6 people to explore potential solutions, in response to a specific design challenge prompts, such as: a) Material science technical challenge; b) Electronics-photonics technical challenge; c) Quantum engineering technical challenge; d) Women in STEAM design challenge; e) Tribal college community problem solving challenge.
Hold larger scale (25-100 participants) part-day symposium-style events, particularly focused on attracting the broadest possible array of students, faculty, and staff over a shorter period of time (2-3 hours). Some examples of these events might include: a) Research Idea Translation Week – A supportive and transformative idea-to-pitch workshop taking place over multiple sessions over the course of one week, to help people understand the steps needed to take a research idea or technology and move it toward translation. b) Women in STEAM Introduction to Entrepreneurship – A series of 4-6 weekly 2-hour seminars and workshops for entrepreneurially interested women.
Assist with planning and execution of MSU’s annual spring Venture Competition and fall Big Ideas Challenge.
Assist with planning and execution of MSU’s 406 Labs accelerator/incubator.
Execute marketing, promotion, and registrations for these events.
Track event registration and attendance and manage surveys and feedback from related events.
Collaborate with the MSU ART Manager and MSU ART Ambassadors ( MSU administrative leaders and select faculty) to increase the level of support for research translation at MSU .
Facilitate and manage relationships and contracts with external consultants, mentors, entrepreneurs, and coaches for assistance with these events and programs.
Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain various types of legal agreements with external entities including other universities, companies, governmental agencies, and non-profit entities. (Role does not require formal legal training.)
Assist MSU TTO Technology Managers with preparation and execution of contract amendments, invention assignment agreements, invention disclosures, and other legal agreements that are primarily managed by TTO Technology Managers.
Develop and manage procedures for regular records maintenance in TTO database to keep TTO records current. This may include informal supervision of student assistance for data entry and/or data maintenance.
Assist with other administrative tasks for the MSU TTO .
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Prior training, event management and/or project management experience.
Demonstrated ability to professionally communicate directly with federal, state, and private sponsors or collaborators in a timely and well-documented manner.
Demonstrated competence prioritizing multiple work assignments/projects, meeting deadlines, and exercising adaptability to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, effective, and professional attitude.
Demonstrated experience working with computers and various software programs such as MS Office and email to generate formal business communication and reports for multiple stakeholders; creating and maintaining spreadsheets with complex data.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Master’s degree in relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Experience working with State of Montana and Montana State University policies and procedures.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with Native American students, tribal colleges, and/or communities.
Demonstrated experience negotiating and tracking the progress of legal agreements in a conscientious and timely manner.
The Successful Candidate Will
Find creative solutions to periodic problems, adapt when confronted with changing circumstances, and maintain motivation and enthusiasm through adversity.
Be a self-starter with ability to function with minimal supervision, including strong work ethic and effective time management.
Possess exceptional verbal and superior written communication skills.
Work successfully in a team environment.
Establish and develop effective professional relationships.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
Position is located in Bozeman, Montana, and is contingent upon continuation of grant funding.
Position requires significant time spent on site in Bozeman, though some flexibility in work arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.This position has supervisory duties? No Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search. Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on February 21, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.Special Instructions Diversity Statement Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html
