Venture Manager, CDL-Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin Madison
$72,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Apr 11, 2025
Job Summary: Recruitment & Selection: - Identifies and builds relationships with centers of innovation in the local ecosystem; including Universities, venture capital funds, incubators & accelerators, and tech associations to build a strong pipeline of Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) venture applicants - Executes outreach strategy for recruitment of incoming cohort - Builds pipeline of CDL prospects and works within Salesforce system to monitor and convert leads to applications - Assesses fit for early-stage science and engineering-based ventures that apply for the CDL program - Interviews companies and makes recommendations about who should be admitted to the program Venture Management: - Acts as coordinator between ventures, scientists, and students - Supports ongoing communication with CDL founders and mentors - Develops documentation to support CDL programming - Manages documentation workflow (Venture Summaries, Venture updates, Meeting Schedules, etc.) - Works closely with other venture managers CDL Operations: - Provides ad hoc event planning support to CDL Events Manager/Project Manager - Supports CDL event logistics as required, including conferences, educational events, and CDL Super Session - Supports CDL administrative functions as required Responsibilities: Manages a single project from start to finish or one phase of a large project under limited supervision. 15% Creates a project plan, monitors progress and performance against the project plan, and identifies, resolves, or escalates risks and issues 35% Manages the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service 10% Facilitates the estimation of project costs, resources, and time required to complete the assigned phase of a project and monitors activities, negotiates for resources, and assigns tasks to ensure these targets are met. Follows established change control processes if targets can no longer be met 25% Prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team 15% Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and collaborates with project staff to meet project targets and milestones Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Bachelor's Degree Required Master's Degree in STEM field (Biomedical Engineering preferred) Qualifications: Required: - Minimum one year of experience working with start-ups in the health and wellness space - Minimum one year of experience recruiting start-ups to an accelerator - Minimum one year of experience developing and implementing a successful recruitment strategy Preferred: - Technology background, with focus on health and wellness - Work experience working with startups, technology companies, or venture capital is an asset - Strong analytical ability and understanding of business models and drivers of success in startups across several verticals - Experience and confidence working with high performing teams and multiple stakeholders - Entrepreneurial and highly motivated with strong interest in startups and venture capital - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English - Passion to consistently meet or exceed performance objectives - Collaborative work ethic with willingness to work independently and autonomously - Organized with project management experience - Work experience sharing negative constructive feedback Work Type: Full Time: 100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $72,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications The employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional Information: Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. How to Apply: Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter along with a comprehensive resume. Our search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. We will notify all applicants once the search is completed and we have selected a top candidate. As applicants move on to next steps in the process, they will be asked to provide names and contact information (e-mail address, phone number, and mailing address) of at least three references. Contact: Se Yang se.yang@wisc.edu 608-263-2975 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Project Manager I(AD015) Department(s): A12-WISCONSIN SCH OF BUSINESS/RISK & INSURANCE Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 313868-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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