Business Development Associate
- Employer
- Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
- Location
- Oklahoma City, OK
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
(Contingent upon available funding): 62,000.00 - 88,000.00, Salary Work Schedule: M-F 8a-5p Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary:
As the Business Development Associate for the Cowboy Innovations Accelerator at The Innovation Foundation at Oklahoma State University (OSU), you will be instrumental in building a rich innovation to commercialization, entrepreneurial ecosystem at OSU, with our partners, that fosters opportunity for inventors and entrepreneurs with the right resources at the right stage of technology and business development. The Cowboy Innovation Accelerator provides a full suite of pre-accelerator programming and funding that advances innovation-based, proof-of-concept technologies towards venture-backable startup companies or licensable technologies to established companies in the energy, aerospace and advanced mobility, agriculture, and One Health market segments. Startups and their innovators and entrepreneurial teams you help foster have the ability to generate economic development and diversification within the communities we live in across the state of Oklahoma. You will be part of an agile team that partners with: OSU innovators including faculty and students, aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs/founders, Cowboy Leaders Network mentors, and state-wide startup ecosystem providers.
Special Instructions to Applicants Education & Experience Position Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, science/technology/engineering or related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of innovators, subject matter experts, professionals, managers, and business leaders in various settingsStrong organizational skills and time management skillsExcellent project and/or program management skillsDetail-oriented, with a high degree of accuracyProficiency in Microsoft Office and other document creation toolsEntrepreneurial enthusiasmPreferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in business (such as an MBA), science/technology/engineering or related field.
Experience in business development of customers and/or partners that results in successful utilization/deployment/sales associated with a program, project, product, or serviceSmall business and/or startup company commercial grant funding procurementSmall business and/or startup company founder/leader/employeeStrong technical aptitude combined with sound business judgmentUnderstanding of intellectual property-based business modelsKnowledge of business opportunities and trends, particularly in energy, aerospace and advanced mobility, agriculture, and/or One Health marketsExperience with demand-generation marketing mixExperience organizing and hosting virtual and in-person eventsStartup accelerator participation and/or program managementOklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.
Organization
Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant system that prepares students for success. Orange is the Answer. Through leadership and service, OSU improves the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation and the world. OSU has more than 35,000 students across its five-campus system with students from all 50 states and around 120 nations. Established in 1890, OSU has graduated more than 264,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world.
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) is part of the modern land-grant system of Oklahoma State University. OSU-OKC is a two-year public institution, offering more than 50 degrees and certificate options. Through quality education, a supportive environment, leadership training and service opportunities, OSU-OKC trains students to work and educates them to lead. OSU-OKC graduates are found throughout the community serving as police officers, firefighters, nurses, teachers, healthcare professionals and business owners. osuokc.edu
Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. Oklahoma State University campuses are tobacco and vapor-free.
- Telephone
- 405-945-3206
- Location
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900 N Portland
Oklahoma CIty
OK
73107
US
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