About The Role

: Are you experienced in developing and managing immersive learning experiences in the fields of STEM Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)? Are you passionate about enhancing inclusive innovation ecosystems with institutions of higher education, industry and government? Do you want to join a dynamic and growing Higher Education Innovation Ecosystems department?

If so, VentureWell has an exciting opportunity for you. The Program Officer (PO) is responsible for designing and managing immersive learning experiences to support the organization’s growth in higher education ecosystem development. By facilitating learning models for higher education administrators, faculty, industry professionals, and I&E researchers, this role will be critical in enhancing the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of ecosystem leaders to advance Research & Development translation and STEM entrepreneurship, innovation, and commercialization in regions across the country.

The candidate will have demonstrated experience and passion for broadening STEM Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Commercialization pathways. This position will join the Higher Education Innovation Ecosystems Team, which is responsible for collaborating and interfacing with ecosystem leaders (universities, innovation practitioners, workforce developers, investors, and federal agencies) to drive equitable and inclusive innovative ecosystems. At VentureWell, we strive to advance the impact of regional partnership networks by supporting higher education institutions as catalysts for innovation ecosystems and innovative training strategies are key to addressing these goals.

Candidates should have a proven track record in STEM Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Commercialization professional development, including delivering and overseeing the execution of customized training models, conducting needs assessments and designing STEM Innovation & Entrepreneurship focused curricula and learning materials to address audience needs. We value staff members who are curious, and have experience working with Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs). The Program Officer reports directly to the Director, Higher Education Ecosystems, and is expected to travel about 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

Program Officer, I&E Education & Curriculum Design