Director, New Ventures

About the role

The Director, New Ventures will lead the design and execution of a repeatable venture pathway that moves promising technologies from disclosure to company formation and early growth across the Texas A&M System.

Key responsibilities

• Design and manage a transparent new‑venture creation process with defined stages, decision criteria, milestone maps, and hand‑offs across licensing, strategic partnerships, business development, and operations.
• Build and maintain startup pipeline infrastructure, including assessment tools, intake forms, triage methods, templates, playbooks, stage definitions, CRM tracking practices, and regular pipeline reviews.
• Screen invention disclosures and inbound opportunities for startup potential using structured criteria and match them to the most appropriate commercialization pathway.
• Develop and deliver internal programming for venture creation and founder readiness, such as Startup 101, venture readiness workshops, first‑time founder coaching, and practical navigation support.
• Create and scale vertical‑specific incubator and accelerator programs to foster early‑stage growth.

Required profile

• Proven experience in platform building, process development, program design, ecosystem development, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to support startup teams and scale systems across a large university system.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive health benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Defined benefit retirement plan through the Teachers Retirement System of Texas.
• Tuition assistance and wellness programs to promote work‑life balance.