**9553BR** **Position Title:** NY Smart I-Corridor Tech Hub Concierge **Organization:** VP for Research **Job Responsibilities:** + Create an inventory of semiconductor relevant facilities (e.g., cleanrooms, prototyping equipment) and innovation expertise (e.g., research groups, academics, PhD/MS students) across the I-Corridor. + Main “front door” point of contact for small and medium sized firms to utilize RIT assets as well as connect with other colleges, universities, and other R+D assets across the Tech Hub. + Administer vouchers for small and medium size businesses to broaden access to facilities for development, prototyping and testing of semiconductor technologies. + Support the delivery of regular conferences and event across the I-Corridor with a focus on programming located in and designed for underrepresented communities + Develop of sponsorship programs (e.g., internships, technical assistance, training programs). + Develop programming that will inform a common innovation agenda, knowledge sharing (e.g., periodical whitepapers, funding opportunities), and facilitate collaboration between businesses, researchers, investors, and manufacturers in the region + Other duties as assigned **FLSA Category:** Exempt **Requisition Number:** 9553BR **College/Division:** VP for Research **Required Application Documents:** Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References **Employment Category:** Fulltime **Additional Details:** In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. **Required Minimum Education Level:** BS **How To Apply:** In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. **Required Qualifications:** Bachelor's Degree This position requires 5 to 10 years of experience as it relates to an entrepreneurship, innovation or economic development environment. Experience working with or within and university environment is desirable. Marketing and outreach experience to the business community is desirable. Strong management skills, strong ability to build relationships with all levels of people ranging from students to senior level management, motivation skills, familiarity with product and project management software, mar-com expertise, etc. **Preferred Qualifications:** Experience in commercialization and entrepreneurship is desirable. Experience working with or within and university environment is desirable. Marketing and outreach experience to the business community is desirable. **Shift:** Day **What do we believe at RIT?:** Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few). **Work Location:** Henrietta Campus — 100% **Job Summary:** 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 be to assist in the creation of: (1) an innovation asset/expertise engagement network; (2) a knowledge/IP collaboration architecture; (3) 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-Corridor’s 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. **Hourly/Salary Minimum:** 80000 **Hourly/Salary Maximum:** 100000