Technology Manager

About the University

Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the University of Arkansas is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 27,100 students with more than 200 academic programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and more than 120 countries.

Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country’s finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation’s best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Department Home Page techventures.uark.edu

Job Type Staff

Summary of Job Duties

The Technology Manager will represent the University of Arkansas Technology Ventures in working with faculty, patent counsel and industry, including start-ups, to promote technology commercialization. The Technology Manager will develop new and/or maintain current internal and external marketing strategies. Internal marketing will be used to market Technology Ventures expertise and services to faculty, staff, and students while external marketing efforts will be targeted towards third parties for licensing and research collaboration. The Technology Manager will develop and maintain strong positive relationships with internal stakeholders as well as external industry partners. This position will be responsible for meeting with inventors and creators of intellectual property, actively researching the current state of the art and market potential of the technology or work, and presenting the intellectual property to the Patent and Copyright Committee. The Technology Manager will identify new industry partners for licensing and collaboration. The Technology Manager will negotiate licensing agreements, including agreements that are especially complicated and require a high degree of technology licensing skill and monitor existing agreements for contractual compliance. The Technology Manager will actively present educational seminars to faculty, staff, and students in various forums to promote an understanding of intellectual property and technology commercialization.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promoting the mission and business of Technology Ventures through the development of strong relationships with inventors (mainly faculty members), legal counsel, prospective and actual licensees, and colleagues

• Screening inventions; evaluate and decide which inventions and works to pursue

• Developing and executing internal and external marketing plans for inventions and works

• Negotiating and executing licenses, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, and inter-institutional agreements

• Providing continuous management of existing agreements for performance, compliance, and payment

• Educating faculty, students, and staff on intellectual property

Minimum Qualifications: Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, physical sciences, computation, or engineering with a broad technical knowledge base

• At least two years of experience in technology transfer required

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in biological sciences, physical sciences, computation, or engineering preferred

• Experience in technology transfer at a university preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Excellent oral, written, communication, and analytical skills are required

• Strong negotiation and organization skills

• Must be able to communicate proactively

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and complex organization with multiple stakeholders

• Must be able to be flexibility with changes in environment and role

Physical activities associated with this position

The following physical activities are associated with the position and will be performed with or without an accommodation. All individuals are encouraged to apply.

Occasionally

• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking

Frequently

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Hearing
• Talking

Constantly

• Repetitive motion

Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Physical Conditions

None. The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Overtime Eligible No

Is this position weather/event essential? If yes, the employee in this position will report to work at the scheduled time when the University is closed due to inclement conditions.

No

Work Location/Building 

Fayetteville Campus - Arkansas Research and Technology Park

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Appointment Percent

100

Salary

Commensurate with education and/or experience

Types of Background Checks Required

National criminal background and registered sex offender check

Pre-employment Screening Requirements 

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.