Job No. 157952
- Job Title:
- Operations Program Managers
- Employer:
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University of Utah
- Location:
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Salt Lake City , UT
- Posting Date:
- 10-Mar-2026
- Description:
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Job Summary
The University of Utah is building the future of innovation – and we’re looking for a connector, strategist, and startup champion to help drive it. The Senior Manager, Venture Development will play a key role in shaping and supporting high-growth ventures emerging from university research. This position will focus on helping scientific founders find the right business talent, The Senior Manager will also help prepare startups to raise the capital they need to thrive and connect them with potential investors.
This is a unique opportunity to sit at the center of the University’s innovation ecosystem — working closely with the Technology Licensing Office (TLO), inventors, entrepreneurs, and investors — to accelerate the growth of breakthrough ideas into successful companies.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Build Connections
Curate and manage a network of seasoned business leaders, strategic advisors, industry executives, and specialized support vendors.
Align executive talent, board members, and domain-specific mentors with operational needs across our startup portfolio, ensuring companies have investable teams and experienced guidance at critical inflection points.
Facilitate introductions and foster long-term relationships between startups and advisors to create an integrated support ecosystem.
Represent the University’s startup community at events, strengthening ties with entrepreneurs, strategic advisors, and funding sources, while elevating the profile and credibility of our ventures.
Fuel Fundraising Success
Help startups craft compelling pitches, prepare investor materials, and get “deal-ready.”
Connect startups to appropriate funding opportunities.
Cultivate relationships with local, regional, and national investors, including venture capital firms, angel investors, and strategic partners.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Ability to understand and interpret technical or research-based information
Track record of raising capital or supporting fundraising efforts for early-stage companies.
Experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, startup operations, or technology commercialization.
Strong network within the investor, startup, or corporate innovation community.
Excellent communication, relationship management, and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively with faculty inventors, entrepreneurs, and external partners.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
- Contact information:
- University of Utah
- Salt Lake City, UT 84112
- United States
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