The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION
🇺🇸 McAllen, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Other
🗓️ August 25th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Director of Technology Commercialization. This role manages the daily operations of the Research Translation department, overseeing invention disclosures, intellectual property licensing, patenting processes, and developing commercialization strategies for university-created technologies.
Highlights
- Manage and direct day-to-day operations of the Research Translation Office.
- Oversee invention disclosures, licensing, patenting, and commercialization of intellectual property.
- Collaborate with faculty, patent attorneys, industry partners, and investors.
- Develop objectives, strategic plans, and budgets for the department.
- Provide outreach and training on commercialization processes to university faculty.
- Use case tracking software to manage research translation activities.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, export control, and relevant laws.
- Requires Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Law, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum five years of related experience in intellectual property, patent examination, or prior art searches.
- Salary commensurate with experience; full-time exempt position.
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION Full Description
Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539
Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Staff Recruitment: careers@utrgv.edu
School of Medicine Recruitment: SOMCareers@utrgv.edu
Graduate Assistantships: assistantships@utrgv.edu
Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs@utrgv.edu
Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe@utrgv.edu
College of Sciences Office of the Dean: cos@utrgv.edu
College of Education and P-16 Integration: cep@utrgv.edu
College of Fine Arts: cofa@utrgv.edu
College of Liberal Arts: liberalarts@utrgv.edu
Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION
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Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Posting Number | SRGV8180
Working Title | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | McAllen, Texas
Department | Technology Commercialization
FTE | 1
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To manage and direct the functions and daily operations of the Research Translation department. Responsible for receiving and reviewing invention disclosures, management and licensing of all intellectual property, researching and preparing reports regarding the patenting process, and assisting management in developing optimal protection and commercialization strategies for all intellectual property created at UTRGV.
Description of Duties
• Plans, manages and directs the day-to-day operations of the Research Translation Office.
• Provides the intake, review, management, and licensing of intellectual property created at UTRGV.
• Oversees, evaluates, protects, markets, and licenses the University’s inventions and software.
• Responsible for working closely with industrial counterparts, faculty, and patent attorneys for development, licensing, and commercialization of new technologies created at UTRGV.
• Develops objectives and activities based on department goals.
• Develops short and long-range plans, conceptual designs, budget requirements and documentation for assigned area.
• Provides outreach and informative forums to the university’s faculty on the commercialization processes.
• Develops process for invention assessment, patent and market analysis, patent filing an prosecution and agreement negotiation, execution and maintenance.
• Assists with market studies for the determination of patenting and inventions and with the formation of startup companies.
• Promotes collaboration with industry, investors, and others within the technology commercialization ecosystem.
• Oversees the technology transfer and commercialization activities for UTRGV, including patent applications, licensing, and start-up companies arising from UTRGV researchers and scholars.
• Oversees the technology transfer process, patent law, licensing and royalties, and Regents’ Rules.
• Responsible for the design of promotional and marketing materials in coordination with University Marketing and Communications.
• Responsible for reviewing and analyzing invention disclosures, technical patentability and prior art searches, industry/market studies to find potential commercialization and to identify potential licensees and competitors.
• Ensures regulatory and compliance guidelines are met for the office of Research Translation.
• Develops, cultivates, and regularly maintains working relationships and interaction with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations.
• Oversees the proper functioning of the case tracking software used within the Research Translation office.
• Performs regulatory research for disclosures including potential issues with export control, environmental studies, and finding guidance for industry-specific regulations.
• Reviews and implements changes to Regent’s Rules and other regulating agencies applicable to the University.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General direction from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Law, Business Administration, Computer Science or related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education | Master’s degree in Management, Business Law, Business Administration, Computer Science or related field from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | Five (5) years of related experience in intellectual property, patent examination, technical patentability and prior art searches or related.
Preferred Experience | None.
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other | Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Knowledge of technical writing of patent disclosures, market studies, business assessments. Knowledge of market assessments to gauge whether a patent has value. Prior art searches in any medium including academic journals.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 04/09/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Working Title | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION
Number of Vacancies | 1
Location | McAllen, Texas
Department | Technology Commercialization
FTE | 1
FLSA | Exempt
Scope of Job | To manage and direct the functions and daily operations of the Research Translation department. Responsible for receiving and reviewing invention disclosures, management and licensing of all intellectual property, researching and preparing reports regarding the patenting process, and assisting management in developing optimal protection and commercialization strategies for all intellectual property created at UTRGV.
Description of Duties
• Plans, manages and directs the day-to-day operations of the Research Translation Office.
• Provides the intake, review, management, and licensing of intellectual property created at UTRGV.
• Oversees, evaluates, protects, markets, and licenses the University’s inventions and software.
• Responsible for working closely with industrial counterparts, faculty, and patent attorneys for development, licensing, and commercialization of new technologies created at UTRGV.
• Develops objectives and activities based on department goals.
• Develops short and long-range plans, conceptual designs, budget requirements and documentation for assigned area.
• Provides outreach and informative forums to the university’s faculty on the commercialization processes.
• Develops process for invention assessment, patent and market analysis, patent filing an prosecution and agreement negotiation, execution and maintenance.
• Assists with market studies for the determination of patenting and inventions and with the formation of startup companies.
• Promotes collaboration with industry, investors, and others within the technology commercialization ecosystem.
• Oversees the technology transfer and commercialization activities for UTRGV, including patent applications, licensing, and start-up companies arising from UTRGV researchers and scholars.
• Oversees the technology transfer process, patent law, licensing and royalties, and Regents’ Rules.
• Responsible for the design of promotional and marketing materials in coordination with University Marketing and Communications.
• Responsible for reviewing and analyzing invention disclosures, technical patentability and prior art searches, industry/market studies to find potential commercialization and to identify potential licensees and competitors.
• Ensures regulatory and compliance guidelines are met for the office of Research Translation.
• Develops, cultivates, and regularly maintains working relationships and interaction with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations.
• Oversees the proper functioning of the case tracking software used within the Research Translation office.
• Performs regulatory research for disclosures including potential issues with export control, environmental studies, and finding guidance for industry-specific regulations.
• Reviews and implements changes to Regent’s Rules and other regulating agencies applicable to the University.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received | General direction from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given | Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education | Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Law, Business Administration, Computer Science or related field from an accredited university.
Preferred Education | Master’s degree in Management, Business Law, Business Administration, Computer Science or related field from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications | None.
Required Experience | Five (5) years of related experience in intellectual property, patent examination, technical patentability and prior art searches or related.
Preferred Experience | None.
Equipment | Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other | Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Knowledge of technical writing of patent disclosures, market studies, business assessments. Knowledge of market assessments to gauge whether a patent has value. Prior art searches in any medium including academic journals.
Physical Capabilities | N/A
Employment Category | Full-Time
Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date | 04/09/2025
Grant Funded Position | No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date |
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/46630
Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/46630
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
- Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
- Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
- * Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
- * Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
- * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3
- Certifications and Licenses
- Training Certificates
- Other Document
- List of 3 References
- Unofficial Transcripts 2
- Unofficial Transcripts 3
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Additional Document
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