Program Manager L3

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

VentureLab, housed within the Office of Commercialization at Georgia Tech, is a nationally recognized startup accelerator that helps university innovators launch scalable, technology-based companies. It also serves as the lead institution and overseer of the NSF I-Corps Southeast Hub, a regional network dedicated to accelerating the translation of research into market-ready solutions through the proven I-Corps methodology. As the Hub lead, VentureLab manages programming, partnerships, and operational oversight across the region.

The Program Manager will play a vital role in supporting the programs management, coordinating activities across institutional partners, assisting with cohort logistics, data tracking, and communications, and ensuring smooth execution of regional innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives.

The Program Manager works with many levels of leadership and staff to manage program efforts based on industry best practices; works as the single point of contact for facilitation and communication of program goals, deliverables, and schedules, and must be an excellent communicator; various levels of documentation will be produced at each stage of the program and the program manager is often the person who creates these with input from others.

This position may supervise: Assigned Staff

Job Duty 1 -
Facilitate the creation of program definitions, work breakdowns, rough order estimates, program plans, communication plans, and program schedules and specifications

Job Duty 2 -
Research solutions to program management issues using the appropriate resources; lead short-term, tactical programs of diverse types

Job Duty 3 -
Promote and follow the objectives, priorities, goals of programs through best practices and industry-standard methodologies

Job Duty 4 -
Interact regularly with program sponsors, stakeholders, program teams, and others to determine their needs and use the existing program methodology to develop plans to address these efficiently

Job Duty 5 -
Facilitate or contribute to team or programmatic meetings to communicate program timelines, milestones, and updates

Job Duty 6 -
May participate in and provide information for the strategic planning process at the unit or department level

Job Duty 7 -
Create program artifacts, agendas, presentations, and meeting minutes for program team; Prepare reports and program documentation

Job Duty 8 -
May provide training, guidance, and direction to other staff, especially as it pertains to the use of tools for effective program management

Job Duty 9 -
Perform other job-related duties assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
Two or more years of job-related experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Certifications, Licenses or Permits:

o Project Management Professional - (PMP)
o Certified Associate in Project Management - (CAPM)

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Role Specific Responsibilities:

Hub Operations Management:

Develop and implement operational procedures to ensure efficient functioning of the entrepreneurship hub.
Maintain a welcoming and conducive environment for entrepreneurs, mentors, and visitors.
Oversee the utilization of hub resources, including office space, equipment, and facilities.
Entrepreneur Support:

Serve as the primary point of contact for entrepreneurs, providing guidance, resources, and support throughout their entrepreneurial journey.
Conduct needs assessments and connect entrepreneurs with relevant programs, mentors, and resources to help them grow their businesses.
Organize and facilitate networking events, workshops, and training sessions to foster collaboration and skill development among entrepreneurs.
Stakeholder Engagement:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including government agencies, industry associations, venture capitalists, and other entrepreneurial support organizations.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for partnership, funding, and resource-sharing.
Represent the hub in meetings, conferences, and community events to promote entrepreneurship and build awareness.
Mentorship Program Management:

Establish and manage a mentorship program, recruiting and matching experienced mentors with entrepreneurs based on their needs and goals.
Provide ongoing support and guidance to mentors and entrepreneurs, ensuring a mutually beneficial relationship.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the mentorship program and make recommendations for improvements.
Data Management and Reporting:

Maintain accurate records of hub activities, including the number of entrepreneurs supported, resources utilized, and outcomes achieved.
Generate regular reports on key performance indicators and present findings to management and stakeholders.
Use data insights to identify trends, measure impact, and make data-driven recommendations for program enhancements.

Join our team and become an integral part of our mission to empower entrepreneurs and drive innovation in our community. As the Hub Coordinator for Entrepreneurship, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the growth and success of our vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening

Job Grade: A9

Salary Range: $63,303.00 to $86,091.00

Location: Atlanta, GA