University of Utah
Operations Project / Program Management
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Utah is hiring a Senior Manager, Venture Development. This role involves connecting and strategizing with scientific founders to build strong business teams, preparing startups for fundraising, and collaborating closely with the Technology Licensing Office, inventors, entrepreneurs, and investors to accelerate high-growth ventures from university research.
Highlights
- Curate and manage a network of business leaders, advisors, and industry experts to support startups.
- Align executive talent and mentors with startup operational needs to build investable teams.
- Facilitate long-term relationships between startups and advisors and represent the university's startup community at events.
- Assist startups with pitch development, investor materials, and access to funding opportunities.
- Cultivate relationships with venture capital firms, angel investors, and strategic partners at local, regional, and national levels.
- Requires a bachelor's degree plus 8 years or a master's degree plus 6 years of related experience (or equivalent).
- Preferred experience includes entrepreneurship, venture capital, startup operations, technology commercialization, and fundraising.
- Strong communication, relationship management, and presentation skills are essential.
- Salary range is $110,000 - $120,000 per year for this full-time, benefited position.
- Works within the VP for Research department and partners with the Technology Licensing Office and university innovation ecosystem.
Operations Project / Program Management Full Description
Operations Project / Program Management
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 06/05/2026
Requisition Number | PRN45277B
Job Title | Operations Project / Program Management
Working Title | Senior Manager, Venture Development
Career Progression Track | M00
Track Level | M4 - Senior Manager
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | 8am-5pm Monday – Friday, (hybrid: must work 2 days in the office per week)
VP Area | President
Department | 00639 - VP for Research
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $110,000 - 120,000
Close Date | 06/12/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary
The University of Utah is building the future of innovation – and we’re looking for a connector, strategist, and startup champion to help drive it. The Senior Manager, Venture Development will play a key role in shaping and supporting high-growth ventures emerging from university research. This position will focus on helping scientific founders find the right business talent, The Senior Manager will also help prepare startups to raise the capital they need to thrive and connect them with potential investors.
This is a unique opportunity to sit at the center of the University’s innovation ecosystem — working closely with the Technology Licensing Office (TLO), inventors, entrepreneurs, and investors — to accelerate the growth of breakthrough ideas into successful companies.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities | |
Build ConnectionsCurate and manage a network of seasoned business leaders, strategic advisors, industry executives, and specialized support vendors. Align executive talent, board members, and domain-specific mentors with operational needs across our startup portfolio, ensuring companies have investable teams and experienced guidance at critical inflection points. Facilitate introductions and foster long-term relationships between startups and advisors to create an integrated support ecosystem. Represent the University’s startup community at events, strengthening ties with entrepreneurs, strategic advisors, and funding sources, while elevating the profile and credibility of our ventures.
Fuel Fundraising Success
Help startups craft compelling pitches, prepare investor materials, and get “deal-ready.” Connect startups to appropriate funding opportunities. Cultivate relationships with local, regional, and national investors, including venture capital firms, angel investors, and strategic partners.
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | Ability to understand and interpret technical or research-based information Track record of raising capital or supporting fundraising efforts for early-stage companies. Experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, startup operations, or technology commercialization. Strong network within the investor, startup, or corporate innovation community. Excellent communication, relationship management, and presentation skills. Ability to work effectively with faculty inventors, entrepreneurs, and external partners.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Requisition Number | PRN45277B
Job Title | Operations Project / Program Management
Working Title | Senior Manager, Venture Development
Career Progression Track | M00
Track Level | M4 - Senior Manager
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | 8am-5pm Monday – Friday, (hybrid: must work 2 days in the office per week)
VP Area | President
Department | 00639 - VP for Research
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $110,000 - 120,000
Close Date | 06/12/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
Job Summary
The University of Utah is building the future of innovation – and we’re looking for a connector, strategist, and startup champion to help drive it. The Senior Manager, Venture Development will play a key role in shaping and supporting high-growth ventures emerging from university research. This position will focus on helping scientific founders find the right business talent, The Senior Manager will also help prepare startups to raise the capital they need to thrive and connect them with potential investors.
This is a unique opportunity to sit at the center of the University’s innovation ecosystem — working closely with the Technology Licensing Office (TLO), inventors, entrepreneurs, and investors — to accelerate the growth of breakthrough ideas into successful companies.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities | |
Build ConnectionsCurate and manage a network of seasoned business leaders, strategic advisors, industry executives, and specialized support vendors. Align executive talent, board members, and domain-specific mentors with operational needs across our startup portfolio, ensuring companies have investable teams and experienced guidance at critical inflection points. Facilitate introductions and foster long-term relationships between startups and advisors to create an integrated support ecosystem. Represent the University’s startup community at events, strengthening ties with entrepreneurs, strategic advisors, and funding sources, while elevating the profile and credibility of our ventures.
Fuel Fundraising Success
Help startups craft compelling pitches, prepare investor materials, and get “deal-ready.” Connect startups to appropriate funding opportunities. Cultivate relationships with local, regional, and national investors, including venture capital firms, angel investors, and strategic partners.
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | Ability to understand and interpret technical or research-based information Track record of raising capital or supporting fundraising efforts for early-stage companies. Experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, startup operations, or technology commercialization. Strong network within the investor, startup, or corporate innovation community. Excellent communication, relationship management, and presentation skills. Ability to work effectively with faculty inventors, entrepreneurs, and external partners.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
- * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional Documents
- Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
- Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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