Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred. 

Skills/Knowledge:

Required

1.     Demonstrated experience in nonprofit organization management and/or a business development capacity

2.     Characteristics of an entrepreneur, including high energy, strong need for achievement, persistence, the ability to learn from mistakes, adaptability, strong work ethic, self confidence, and a self starter

3.     Ability to operate independently with minimal direction

4.     Exude qualities of caring and high integrity

5.     Excellent skills in communication, sales, negotiating, decision-making, and networking

6.     Ability to teach, mentor, and advise clients

7.     Demonstrated business savvy to assist the incubator through its own start-up and financial self-sufficiency

8.    Demonstrated success working and interacting with diverse populations

9.    Flexible and self-motivated change agent

Preferred

1.   Strong writing and speaking skills, fundraising experience, and superb interpersonal skills

Salary:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.  This is a one-year fixed term appointment. 

Responsibilities:

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs’ mission is to enhance the research productivity of the University; increase internal and external support of scholarly activity; promote and facilitate technology commercialization, intrapreneurship, and entrepreneurship; provide key data and institutional research services to relevant stakeholders; and celebrate the achievements of faculty, staff, and students.  As a team member, the Innovation Manager is expected to perform key duties related to the ORSP outreach and regional engagement mission and assist the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Technology Park Board President, the Whitewater City Manager, and the Whitewater Community Development Authority (CDA) Coordinator with outreach and operational issues.

The complete Innovation Manager position description can be found at: [http://www.uwworsp.org/media/Innovation_Manager_PD.htm].

Application:

A complete application package must include a letter of interest outlining qualifications for the position, a resume including all relevant professional experience, copies of transcripts (may be unofficial), and a list of at least five professional references (including name, address, telephone number, and email).  Only complete applications will be considered.  Electronic submissions are highly encouraged. 

Please send application materials to:

Derek Erlitz, Business/Services Coordinator for the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Suite 2237 Andersen Library

800 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI 52190

Email: ErlitzDP17@uww.edu

Official transcript(s) and a background check of the successful candidate will be required prior to appointment.  Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise.  Names of finalists will be released.

Review:

Applications received by 21 June 2010 are ensured consideration; position will remain open until filled.

UW-Whitewater is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

UW-Whitewater conducts criminal background checks as a contingency to employment.  A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

University:

UW-Whitewater is a premier public regional university with an enrollment of 10,500 students in 43 undergraduate majors and 13 master's degree programs.  It offers high-quality, career oriented programs with a model general education curriculum.

Community:

Whitewater, a city of 12,000, is located in southeastern Wisconsin near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest.  The immediate area offers a wide variety of summer and winter recreational activities, including facilities of the nearby Whitewater Lake recreational area.  Whitewater is 50 miles from Milwaukee, 45 miles from Madison and 110 miles from Chicago.