Job Information
Rochester Institute of Technology Director, Intellectual Property & Management Office in Rochester, New York
9209BR
Position Title:
Director, Intellectual Property & Management Office
Organization:
Intellectual Property Management Office
Job Responsibilities:
Major Responsiblities:
Supervisory and fiduciary responsibility for the IPMO
Intellectual Property prospecting
Manages the disclosure review process
Leads our IP marketing & tech transfer activities
Negotiates and authors our licensing agreements
Provides education to the university community on IP and tech transfer
Works with our OLA on all legal aspects of our IP portfolio and related agreements
Advises the university administration on IP strategy
Supports Sponsored Research Services on IP matters in proposals and awards.
Oversee and ensure compliance with invention reporting requirements of external sponsors.
Other duties as assigned
FLSA Category:
Exempt
Requisition Number:
9209BR
College/Division:
VP for Research
Required Application Documents:
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Employment Category:
Fulltime
Additional Details:
The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Required Minimum Education Level:
BS
How To Apply:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :
124A
Required Qualifications:
Education/Certifications/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or equivalent
Licensing Professional (Registered Technology Transfer Profession (RTTP), Certified Licensing Profession (CLP), or equivalent)
5 years of higher education or industry experience with patenting and tech transfer
Skills:
Demonstrated experience with IP identification, valuation, marketing, and licensing
Demonstrated experience with authoring and negotiating license agreements
Preferred Qualifications:
MS or Ph.D. in Science, Engineering, or equivalent
Master’s in Business Administration
Shift:
Day
What do we believe at RIT?:
Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.
As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/Benefits_at_a_Glance.pdf) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).
Work Location:
Henrietta Campus — 100%
Job Summary:
The Director of the Intellectual Property and Management Office (IPMO) at RIT is responsible for the management and administration of the office. They are responsible for the identification, protection, marketing, licensing, tech transfer, and overall stewardship of the RIT intellectual property (IP) portfolio. Objectives include the education of the RIT community on all aspects pertaining to intellectual property development, protection, and tech transfer. Provides counsel to senior leadership and works with our Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) on all intellectual property matters. Develops our intellectual property strategies to identify, protect, and license RIT technologies and discoveries. Develops and negotiates the licensing, assignment, and other agreements associated with the university’s technology transfer efforts. Reports directly to the Vice President for Research with dotted-line reporting to the Vice President and General Counsel.
Hourly/Salary Minimum:
104600
Hourly/Salary Maximum:
175200