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Senior Program Manager - Tech Hub Innovation Concierge
University at Buffalo


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Date Posted Mar. 17, 2025
Title Senior Program Manager - Tech Hub Innovation Concierge
University University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, United States
Department Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships
Application Deadline 02/14/2026
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
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Senior Program Manager - Tech Hub Innovation Concierge



Position Information

Position Title: Senior Program Manager - Tech Hub Innovation Concierge
Department: Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/55828
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

UBs Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships (BEP) is seeking a Tech Hub Innovation Concierge.

The purpose of this job is to support the NY SMART I-Corridor National Tech Hub through its Commercialization and Collaboration Center (C3). The job will assist in the creation of:
  • An innovation asset/expertise engagement network.
  • A knowledge/IP collaboration architecture.
  • A formal community of practice.
This is one of five such innovation concierge positions (full-time staff) that will be placed at the NY SMART I-Corridors flagship research university partners. These innovation concierges will assist local businesses in accessing physical (e.g., equipment, facilities, labs) and intellectual assets (e.g., research and development expertise) across the I-Corridor. The innovation concierges will help to administer the innovation voucher program that will offset the costs of using C3 physical and intellectual assets for small- to medium-sized businesses commercializing new technologies.

Key Responsibilities Include:
  • Develop and maintain a list of semiconductor-relevant facilities (e.g., cleanrooms, prototyping equipment, labs, etc.) and innovation expertise (e.g., research groups, academics, patents, etc.) across the I-Corridor.
  • Serve as a "front door" point of contact for semiconductor-relevant businesses to utilize university assets as well as connect with other colleges, universities, and other research and development assets across the Tech Hub and in the region. This position will facilitate connections between businesses and university resources which include research groups, labs, and equipment.
  • Administer an innovation voucher program for semiconductor-relevant businesses to broaden access to facilities for development, prototyping and testing of semiconductor technologies. Assist businesses in navigating and utilizing C3 facilities for the development, prototyping, and testing of semiconductor technologies.
  • Develop programming that will inform a common innovation agenda, knowledge sharing (e.g., periodical whitepapers, funding opportunities), and track the utilization of Tech Hub facilities and the impact of innovation vouchers on business development.

We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Please visit our Careers page.

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree and a minimum of three (3) years of experience as it relates to an entrepreneurship, innovation or economic development environment(This requirement may be satisfied by an equivalent combination of education and experience.)
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in science or engineering
  • Five-plus (5+) years of experience as it relates to an entrepreneurship, innovation, R&D or economic development environment
  • Experience working with or within a university environment
  • Marketing and outreach experience with the business community


Physical Demands


Salary Range
$95,000 - $110,000

Special Instructions Summary


Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Olga Petrova
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Director of Innovation Initiatives
Contact's Email: olgapetr@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 607-760-1761

Posting Dates

Posted: 02/14/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 04/14/2025

 
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