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Req #: 241321

Department: COMOTION

Appointing Department Web Address: https://comotion.uw.edu/

Job Location Detail: Onsite position.

Posting Date: 11/27/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $6,600 - $7,100 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf)

Although open until filled, priority application date is December 10, 2024.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The CoMotion Labs has an outstanding opportunity for a CoMotion Labs Manager to join their team.

CoMotion Labs is a multi-industry incubator for early-stage startups from the greater Seattle region, in addition to the UW community. From providing critical infrastructure to opportunities for learning, mentoring, and networking, CoMotion Labs nurtures and enables success. The CoMotion Labs Manager will oversee the strategy, operations, outreach, and community engagement for the Incubator program focused on climate tech and sustainability, located in downtown Seattle. The Labs Manager provides regular mentorship, goal-setting sessions, and networking opportunities for an annual cohort of five to fifteen startups. The CoMotion Labs Manager is responsible for cohort recruitment, mentor matching, and will work to ensure the success of CoMotion-affiliated climate tech entrepreneurs.

The CoMotion Labs Manager fosters a community of entrepreneurship within the policy framework of the University of Washington. The CoMotion Labs Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the CoMotion Labs Incubator including recruitment and management of startup company cohort members, maximizing participation, and ensuring a high quality of service. Alongside other CoMotion incubator managers, this position will develop and enforce policies and procedures for the climate tech incubator and is responsible for member and partner adherence to these policies. The position will oversee the climate tech incubator budget and manage all membership agreements, deliverables, invoicing, and payments. Additional responsibilities include expanding the mentor network, developing a climate tech-focused resource manual, and overseeing the incubator space in collaboration with our partners. This position requires a dynamic individual with excellent communication skills and a capacity for managing strategy, operations, and community coordination.

A successful candidate is a dynamic leader with strong strategic vision, operational expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for climate tech, capable of fostering a thriving entrepreneurial community and ensuring the success of startups through effective mentorship, community engagement, and resource development.

The mission of CoMotion is to partner with the UW community on their innovation journey, providing tools, connections, and acumen to transform ideas into economic and societal impact. UW CoMotion is committed to creating an environment of inclusiveness where every person feels welcomed and valued. We believe that attracting and retaining a diverse staff is crucial to provide excellent and innovative services to UW researchers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy and Operations (60%) Recruitment and Onboarding for the CoMotion Labs Climate Incubator Cohort:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for CoMotion-affiliated climate entrepreneurs and startups, promoting CoMotion Labs to regional, national, and global tech communities.

• Manage recruitment and selection for annual CoMotion Labs Climate Incubator cohorts, ensuring a steady pipeline of climate tech startups.

• Develop and refine onboarding procedures tailored for each new cohort, ensuring a smooth and effective transition into the program.

• Work together with CoMotion’s marketing team to develop and execute strategies to broaden recruitment efforts and attract top talent in climate tech.

• Implement member retention strategies to ensure startups stay engaged and connected beyond their cohort.Cohort Management and Mentorship Support:

• Conduct regular 1:1 check-ins with each cohort team to set goals, track progress, and identify challenges.

• Partner with the CoMotion’s Head of Mentor Programs to ensure startups are matched with mentors whose expertise aligns with their specific needs and goals, leveraging CoMotion’s extensive network of experts and advisors.

• Expand the mentor pool by identifying and recruiting individuals with relevant climate tech or industry expertise.

• Create and maintain a comprehensive resource manual that includes best practices, industry contacts, funding opportunities, and other relevant materials to support climate tech startups.

• Facilitate connections between cohort members and UW resources, such as student talent, research collaborations, and specialized labs.

• Conduct quarterly reviews with cohort members to gather feedback, monitor outcomes, and adjust program support as necessary.

• Update CoMotion databases, including IPP, a management software used to store and track information for university technologies and intellectual property, with detailed information on startups enrolled in innovation activities, including financial funding and progress milestones.Physical Space Oversight:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the incubator space, ensuring a productive and collaborative environment for startups.

• Collaborate with CoMotion’s partners, including external organizations and university departments, to continually improve the space.

• Work with facilities management and other stakeholders to ensure the incubator is fully functional and supports the needs of the cohort and partners.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.Outreach and Community Coordination (40%)Marketing:

• Collaborate with CoMotion’s Marketing and Communications team to promote the incubator’s achievements and goals.

• Support marketing efforts, including creating web content, social media posts, and email campaigns, to raise awareness of CoMotion’s climate tech initiatives.

• Develop success stories that highlight member achievements and showcase them on the CoMotion website to attract entrepreneurs and mentors.Event Planning and Management:

• Plan and execute events that promote the Climate incubator, including networking events, workshops, pitch sessions, and more.

• Partner with external stakeholders to organize cross-functional events that align with CoMotion’s broader mission.

• Evaluate event outcomes, gather participant feedback, and provide recommendations to improve future programming.

• Manage event-related communications, including email lists, Slack channels, and social media engagement.Community liaison:

• Develop programs offering diverse, domain-specific expertise for startups by identifying and recruiting mentors with relevant experience.

• Cultivate and strengthen University connections to Seattle’s broader startup community to advance regional entrepreneurship alongside CoMotion’s Business Development group.

• Maintain frequent communication with other coworking community directors and regional organizations, such as Startup UW, Startup Seattle, New Tech Seattle, WTIA, PNNL, WA Clean Tech Alliance, Seattle’s SBA office, and the WA Department of Commerce, to identify resources like educational, training, or networking opportunities.

• Promote the CoMotion Labs mission within local communities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, marketing, humanities, arts and sciences or related field.

• 3 years’ work in service of entrepreneur and small-business clientele. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of the technology and entrepreneurial community in Seattle.

• Demonstrated management experience, both project management and supervisory.

• Knowledge of the startup ecosystem. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in coworking and/or incubator facilities or trade organization.

• Experience in business development, economic development, or real estate.

• Familiarity with running a laboratory. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Problem-solving/solution-oriented thinking.

• Creative, entrepreneurial mindset.

• Process driven.

• Collaborative.

• Experience working in a higher education environment. Conditions of Employment This position is funded through October 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension contingent upon additional funding. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.