Assistant Manager – New Ventures

About the role

The New Ventures Assistant Manager supports the development and growth of startup companies that commercialize intellectual property owned or created by the Texas A&M University System. Working under direction, the role interfaces with internal and external stakeholders to advance new venture creation and related commercialization activities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify emerging technologies suitable for commercialization through startup formation, collaborating with Texas A&M Innovation staff and faculty.
• Work with New Ventures and Licensing teams to conduct due‑diligence, assessing problem/solution fit, market opportunity, and competitive landscape.
• Prepare formal business plans, due‑diligence memorandums, and documentation required to establish new startup companies.
• Assist in drafting equity‑related documents such as stock agreements, warrant agreements, convertible notes, SAFEs, investor term sheets, and liquidation agreements.
• Track the new‑ventures pipeline from pre‑formation through to scaling.

Required profile

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive health benefits and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Defined benefit retirement plan through the Teachers Retirement System of Texas and optional defined contribution plan.
• Tuition assistance and wellness programs.
• Salary ranging from $4,180.17 to $6,666.66 per month, commensurate with experience.