Assistant Manager, New Ventures

Location: United States work authorization required; the position is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents.

Salary: $4,180.17–$6,666.66 per month, commensurate with experience.

Company

Texas A&M University System is a higher education and research system that commercializes technology, provides education and training, and delivers public services.

What you will do

• Identify emerging technologies suitable for commercialization through startup companies.
• Conduct due diligence covering problem-solution fit, market opportunities, competitive landscapes, and related information.
• Prepare business plans, due diligence memorandums, and documentation for establishing new ventures.
• Assist with equity-related documents, including stock agreements, warrants, convertible notes, SAFEs, investor term sheets, and liquidation agreements.
• Track the new ventures pipeline from pre-formation through scale-up and provide reporting for leadership.
• Support portfolio companies with business plans, pitch decks, financial models, grants, incubators, accelerators, and investor or industry referrals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency is required.
• Occasional travel outside normal office hours may be required.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive health benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Defined benefit retirement plan with employer contributions through the Teachers Retirement System of Texas, or an approved defined contribution plan where applicable.
• Tuition assistance and wellness programs supporting work-life balance.