The Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Georgia Tech is a startup incubator that helps technology entrepreneurs in Georgia launch and grow successful companies. ATDC is one of the oldest and most successful research university affiliated incubators in the United States and was named by Forbes as one of the "Top 12 Business Incubators Changing the World. Founded in 1980, ATDC has fostered innovation and economic development by graduating more than 150 companies, which together have raised over $2 billion in outside financing. To learn more about ATDC, visit: https://atdc.org/

Atlanta, GA

This position directly supports the extension, service, and economic development missions of Georgia Tech to the State of Georgia and beyond. Primarily this position provides entrepreneurial incubation and acceleration services to ATDC (Advanced Technology Development Center) member companies in strategic areas that foster development and encourage their growth. Georgia Tech EIRs (Entrepreneur-In-Residence) are comprised of seasoned entrepreneurs and/or angel investors with successful business backgrounds in order to help guide ATDC companies through high growth/funding stages. Incumbents in this role must possess recent early-stage startup experience serving in a leadership role as a startup founder, CEO, CFO, etc.

This position directly supports the extension, service, and economic development missions of Georgia Tech to the State of Georgia and beyond. Primarily this position provides entrepreneurial incubation and acceleration services to ATDC (Advanced Technology Development Center) member companies in strategic areas that foster development and encourage their growth. Georgia Tech EIRs (Entrepreneur-In-Residence) are comprised of seasoned entrepreneurs and/or angel investors with successful business backgrounds in order to help guide ATDC companies through high growth/funding stages. Incumbents in this role must possess recent early-stage startup experience serving in a leadership role as a startup founder, CEO, CFO, etc.

This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. Final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook.

This job advertisement is a continuous posting intended to recruit multiple candidates. ATDC recruits for this role (for both part-time and full-time status) on a continuous basis. ATDC is seeking candidates with various startup skillsets (e.g. Cybersecurity; FinTech (Financial Technology); Health Technology; Internet of Things; Life Sciences; Etc.)

• Evaluate and assess business potential of ATDC applicant companies and provide recommendations for membership when appropriate.
• Cultivate and advise member companies in strategic areas that foster development and encourage growth of assigned technology startups.
• Educate and provide guidance in appropriate business development and operational areas that support development and growth.
• Manage and cultivate relationships with investors and technology leaders to promote market outreach and business development.
• Develop and support the delivery of entrepreneurial programs and/or events to promote business development and growth among member companies and applicants.
• Identify and/or develop resources to cultivate and assist member companies and applicants.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Final rank will be determined commensurate with education and experience

Extension Professional I

* A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related/relevant field.

Extension Professional II

* A Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related/relevant field and three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or

* A Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related/relevant field and five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, or

* A Doctoral degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related/relevant field.

Sr. Extension Professional

* A Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related/relevant field and seven (7) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or

* A Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related/relevant field and nine (9) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, or

* A Doctoral degree in Engineering, Business, Technology, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related/relevant field and four (4) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Education: MBA and/or Masters degree in related/relevant field.

• Preferred Work Experience: 10 years job-related work experience.
• Preferred Skills: Applicants must possess recent experience as: (1) Founder of a technology startup or early-stage startup experience; and/or (2) Leadership experience managing a technology company; and/or (3) Leadership or supporting role in securing multiple rounds of financing (angel or venture). Additional required skills include ability to analyze, evaluate, and assess complex information; coaching and consulting experience; and an ability to use independent judgment and communicate effectively.

The hiring manager for this role is: Chris Nedza (chris.nedza@atdc.org)

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