The University of Maryland UMD is seeking a full time Program Manager to help update and manage the Mtech Ventures Incubator and related programs supporting technology startups and spinouts that are closely connected to the university This Faculty Specialist Professional Track Faculty position is based in the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute Mtech and will align with the Mid Atlantic I Corps Hub the Maryland Innovation Extension the xFoundry programs in the IDEA Factory and related programsThis is a very exciting opportunity for individuals seeking to support the innovation ecosystem at UMD and in Maryland in the broader Mid Atlantic region and nationally This individual will be involved in building exciting and impactful programs from the ground up to help grow the next generation of deep technology startups to solve critical societal problemsThe Program Manager will have a wide range of responsibilities to design and manage the programs and associated tasks The position will require deliberate partnerships and collaboration with many units across campus Mtech Ventures Incubator will feature two primary components of programming and membership portfolio companies that join for support and access to opportunities and funding and mentors who join to connect with innovative startups and contribute to the universitys mission of impact The Program Manager will design systems events programs reporting processes and guidelines to frame and operate both aspects of the programThe A James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high quality research innovation and learning preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges eg energy environment security and human health and improve the human condition The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession accelerating entrepreneurship and transforming research and learning activities into innovations that benefit millions