Senior Manager, Venture Development

8am-5pm Monday – Friday, (hybrid: must work 2 days in the office per week)

VP Area VP Area President

Department Department 00639 - VP for Research

Location Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $90,000 - $110,000

Close Date 06/10/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

The University of Utah is building the future of innovation – and we’re looking for a connector, strategist, and startup champion to help drive it. The Senior Manager, Venture Development will play a key role in shaping and supporting high-growth ventures emerging from university research. This position will focus on helping scientific founders find the right business talent, and will also help prepare startups to raise the capital they need to thrive and connect them with potential investors.

This is a unique opportunity to sit at the center of the University’s innovation ecosystem — working closely with the Technology Licensing Office (TLO), inventors, entrepreneurs, and investors — to accelerate the growth of breakthrough ideas into successful companies.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Build Connections

• Curate and manage a network of seasoned business leaders, strategic advisors, industry executives, and specialized support vendors.
• Align executive talent, board members, and domain-specific mentors with operational needs across our startup portfolio, ensuring companies have investable teams and experienced guidance at critical inflection points.
• Facilitate introductions and foster long-term relationships between startups and advisors to create an integrated support ecosystem.
• Represent the University’s startup community at events, strengthening ties with entrepreneurs, strategic advisors, and funding sources, while elevating the profile and credibility of our ventures.
• Help startups craft compelling pitches, prepare investor materials, and get “deal-ready.”
• Connect startups to appropriate funding opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships with local, regional, and national investors, including venture capital firms, angel investors, and strategic partners.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

• Ability to understand and interpret technical or research-based information
• Track record of raising capital or supporting fundraising efforts for early-stage companies.
• Experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, startup operations, or technology commercialization.
• Strong network within the investor, startup, or corporate innovation community.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty inventors, entrepreneurs, and external partners.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
  • None
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
• * How many years of related work experience do you have?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
  • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
  • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
  • 14 years or more
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us:  By Email: employment

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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