Senior Program Manager - ClimateTech Incubator

About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY The Roux Institute’s Venture Creation and Acceleration platform supports high-growth ventures and founders that have the potential to fundamentally alter the way we live and work for the better. As part of our mission to catalyze and grow the Clean Energy sector in Maine, we have partnered with the Governor’s Energy Office to launch the state’s first Climate Incubator, located on the Roux Institute’s state-of-the-art campus in Portland, Maine. The incubator will focus support on startups that are harnessing the power of AI and Data Science to solve our world’s most pressing climate challenges. The Senior Program Manager, Climate & AI Incubator will be responsible for working with the Director to turn the bold vision we have outlined into a thriving and world-class incubator for clean energy companies. You will work closely with our partners to manage a suite of services, programming, and equipment that align with the needs of Clean Energy start-ups. You will assist in company recruitment, ensuring we have high levels of membership in the incubator as well as strong company retention. You will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day of the Incubator runs smoothly. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications: Background in Clean Energy and/or Artificial Intelligence preferred Bachelors Degree, Advanced Degree Preferred. Unwavering attention to detail, with exceptional project management skills Understanding of the start-up ecosystem and the challenges faced by early-stage companies. Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. Creative and innovative thinker with the ability to design engaging programs and activities. Self-motivated and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic start-up environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES Event Operations 30% Coordinate on the execution of weekly events with partners as well as ad-hoc events that include but aren’t limited to workshops, speaker series, and conferences. Marketing and Recruitment 30% Support the marketing and recruitment of the program to ensure full utilization of the program. This includes attracting companies, investors, and strategic partners to the incubator. Member Engagement 30% Develop strong relationships with all members of the Incubator and be the “go-to” for any opportunities, questions, or concerns with the members of the incubator. Reporting & Optimizations 10% Manage all aspects of reporting required for successful delivery of program and the grant that funds the work. Consistent evaluation of how to improve and optimize. Position Type Academic Administration Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 109S Expected Hiring Range: $66,850.00 - $94,427.50 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.    Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.

Salary : $66,850 - $94,428