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Technology Advancement Office
Job Description
Technology Advancement Office (TAO)MU research and scholarship often lead to new technologies, tools, therapeutics, diagnostics, compositions, processes, and other inventions that can improve peoples lives. The Technology Advancement Office (TAO) partners with faculty, companies, entrepreneurs, and investors to bring those innovations to market. TAO is part of MUs Division of Research, Innovation & Impact and is currently looking for Administrative Consultant II. We work at the interface of science, business, and patent law to evaluate, protect, and pave the way for the translation of innovations into products, jobs, and businesses.
The Administrative Consultant II, Engineering, under general direction of assigned director or administrator, manages the universitys intellectual property assets by providing professional support in the identification, patenting, licensing, marketing, and reporting of university intellectual property. The Administrative Consultant II, Engineering, will ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and University policies; identifies, evaluates, and protects researchers intellectual properties, including outreach to faculty to stimulate disclosures; guide faculty on protection processes; and evaluate prior art and intellectual property patent research activities, having extensive interaction with patent attorneys and potential licensees.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Manage/support the invention disclosure process, including outreach efforts within MU to educate faculty and staff on technology transfer and to stimulate the submission of disclosures. • Lead/support intellectual property (IP) efforts, including: • Evaluate invention disclosures for potential IP (patents, copyright, tangible research, etc.). • Formulate and execute intellectual property strategies. • Evaluate commercial potential for IP. • Direct patent attorney selection and engagement and manage patent prosecution. • Review attorney work products, including draft patent applications and office actions responses. • Lead/support marketing efforts, including: • Assess market opportunity and develop recommendations. • Develop and execute marketing strategy. • Develop marketing materials. • Lead/support licensing efforts for engineering IP, including: • Negotiate agreements, including: • License agreements, option agreements, collaboration agreements, inter-institutional agreements, NDAs, MTAs, and others as needed. • Management of licensee compliance and long-term relationship.
Shift
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
• Masters degree in business, science, or engineering. • Work experience in a technology transfer office/organization. • Analytical and logical thinker with attention to detail. • Creative problem solver. • Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. • Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment. • Ethical and committed to maintaining integrity. • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $69,097.60 - $134,950.40 per year Grade: GGS 012 University Title: Administrative Consultant II
Application Materials
Application, resume, and cover letter
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone Countys largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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