Scheduled Hours

20

Position Summary

The Start Up Associate advises entrepreneurial students with startup ideas and develops resources they need, including connections to each other, to advance transition ideas to the marketplace. The Startup Associate designs and implements startup strategy sequences for multiple industries and companies at various stages of development.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Meets with Washington University affiliates to assist in identifying promising ideas and opportunities; helps to evaluate ideas and technologies; conduct feasibility reviews; connects to resources across campus, across disciplines, and in the region.
• Creates and manages signature Skandalaris Programs such as the WashU Venture Network, Accelerators, Incubators, and Hackathons. Recruits startups, judges, manage deliverables, compile data, and share results. Prepares students/alumni who are participating in regional, national, and international startup competitions.
• Develops concurrent workshops and programming to connect entrepreneurs and innovators in pursuit of new ideas. Recruits speakers and experts to participate in Skandalaris sequences.
• Manages CRM platform (AirTable) on behalf of the Center. Ensures ongoing and accurate collection of data and metrics are being pulled into the CRM and develop functional reporting systems and dashboards for the Center leadership and operation teams. Assists with data collection for rankings and other reporting needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business or scientific discipline and two years of relevant experience including practical business experience in new venture formation and/or graduate degree in business or scientific discipline to complement undergraduate degree. 
• Experience in startup environment as founder, team member, or consultant.
• Knowledge and experience in commercialization process. 
• Expertise in CRM development.
• Superior interpersonal skills and leadership skills.
• Desire to work in environment of growth and change.
• Demonstrated ability to make public presentations.
• Commitment to exceptional service and responsiveness.
• Ability to write well, learn quickly, and exercise exceptional ethical behavior and judgment.
• Strong collaborator and team player with an enthusiastic and positive attitude, who can promote collaborative activity.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Required Qualifications

Bachelorâ™s degree in related field and three years of experience or Masterâ™s and one year of related experience.

Grade

G11-H

Salary Range

$26.68 - $42.71 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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