Description

Working for the Purdue Research Foundation offers a dynamic and innovative environment where you can be at the forefront of groundbreaking research and technological advancements.

As a member of this organization, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to cutting-edge projects that have the potential to shape the future in various fields.

The Foundation's commitment to driving innovation and entrepreneurship provides a stimulating and supportive workplace culture.

Additionally, you'll have access to state-of-the-art resources and a network of professionals dedicated to advancing knowledge and technology.

Working for the Purdue Research Foundation means being part of a team that's actively driving progress and making a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to change with world with us? Apply today!

Job Functions

• Responsible for logistics, operations, administration, scheduling, calendar management, and event planning for the program
• Focus on continuous process improvement and operational efficiency
• Track program data and regularly report on accelerator activity
• Assist the Purdue Innovates team with administrative and coordination activities.
• Reserve meeting rooms and coordinate events as needed.
• Assist in coordination of demo days, cohort field trips, and pitch events.
• Arrange and schedule meetings and appointments as necessary.
• Track and send initial response to Accelerator interest queries and applications, forward to the party, and track correspondence.
• Work with Accelerator Manager, Associate Director and Purdue Innovates marketing team to develop marketing strategies and events for students, faculty and alumni and put together marketing packets.
• Audit the Purdue Innovates database to check for accuracy and updates of startups.
• Assist the Associate Director and Accelerator Manager in the preparation of reports for colleges / departments / leadership.
• Work closely with Incubator Managers and Accelerator Manager on setup of programming, mentor and investor communications, and other opportunities to advance technologies and / or startups.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Ability to understand a wide variety of technologies and an appetite to learn.
• Familiarity with ideation, customer discovery, market validation and business formation.
• Engaging instructor with the ability to comprehend and work with a wide variety of technologies and business models.
• Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, and proofreading skills.
• Engaging and outgoing personality that invites conversation and brainstorming.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision, prioritize assignments to meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work with attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems while being flexible.
• Ability to influence and build working relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
• Demonstrated good judgment, diplomacy, persuasive ability, and the ability to inspire confidence and cooperation to drive positive results within and across the organization’s boundaries.
• General understanding of intellectual property and / or willingness to learn.
• Personal computer and related basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce or database management systems such as Sophia.
• In person attendance for events is required.

Required Education / Experience and Benefits

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-2 years' experience required.
• Experience in startups and / or innovation / product discovery / ventures in industry preferred.

Benefits Summary for eligible employees :

• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Accrue up to 22 vacation days a year.
• Traditional pre-tax 403(b) and Roth retirement plans available.
• 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan and immediate vesting.
• Health Savings Account- earn up to $450 annually towards medical expenses.
• Employer funded Preventative Dental and Vision insurance.
• Tuition discounts on eligible programs at Purdue University and Purdue Global for qualified employees, spouses, and dependents.

Purdue Research Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. PRF views, evaluates, and treats all persons in all Foundation-related activities solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics.

PRF will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

A criminal conviction check and negative controlled substance test are required for employment in this position.

Last updated : 2024-05-04