Associate Director for Entrepreneurship

Job Title

Associate Director for Entrepreneurship

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Global Cyber Research Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well-founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

The Global Cyber Research Institute (GCRI) at Texas A&M has an opening for an Associate Director for Entrepreneurship. The purpose of the role is to execute and direct GCRI’s cyber-industry engagement and research programs. A primary initial focus will be to operationalize a planned consortium focused on standards and regulations for Information Technology (IT) Service Providers. Additionally, the selected candidate is expected to support student- and faculty- led entrepreneurship opportunities, guide technology innovation and transition in the cyber domain, and help develop industry-supported research initiatives. The role represents a unique opportunity to impact the cyber industry at large, through the engagement of Texas A&M’s faculty and students with industry practitioners.

Responsibilities:

• Operationalize and execute a consortium focused on standards and regulations for IT service providers.
• Guide and support the GCRI’s efforts to build industry-sponsored research programs, particularly those related to the IT Channel.
• Advise students and faculty on innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization in the cyber domain, and pursue strategic programs (e.g. incubators) that enable entrepreneurship.
• Pursue technology innovation and transition, focusing on the IT channel.
• Support GCRI’s business development and research efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight years of related experience.
  
  

What is helpful:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline (business, engineering, computer science, information systems). A graduate degree, and training that spans business and technical fields, are strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience in the IT or broader cyber industry.
• Experience in leadership positions within the IT industry.
• Experience as a founder or CEO of a startup.
• Experience in fund-raising and/or sales.
  
  

About GCRI

The Texas A&M Global Cyber Research Institute, endowed by Ray Rothrock ’77 and Anthony Wood ’90, is a joint Texas A&M University and Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, which aims to advance the practice of information security and cyber defense for the state, the nation, and beyond. The GCRI provides a platform for research, leadership, engagement, and education in cybersecurity, and provides oversight and coordination among cybersecurity programs within TEES and Texas A&M University colleges, institutes, and centers.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
• Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
  
  

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest (dependent upon position)
  
  

Applications received by Texas A&M Engineering must have all required job application data entered.

Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.
  
  

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present original and unexpired documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.
  
  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.