Job Description

Dept Number/Name: 0-7904-000 / Technology Transfer Office

College Division: Research

Salary Plan: Temporary

Hiring Salary/Salary Range:  Commensurate with experience.

Position Number: N/A

Average Number of Hours per Week: 20 hours per week.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The Technology Transfer Office (TTO), under USF Research & Innovation, is responsible for the identification, evaluation, development, protection, and utilization of intellectual property rights that result from USF research activities and from the activities of USF researchers in affiliated hospitals and other off-site facilities.  TTO has 15 full-time employees and 4-8 graduate student interns and undergraduate student assistants.  Clients are mainly USF faculty, staff and student researchers and innovators, but also include venture and technology companies desiring to license USF inventions and technologies.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for specialized duties distinctive to the intellectual property (IP) program of the University and the Technology Transfer Office (TTO). Under general supervision, the Fiscal & Business Assistant will perform general office and intellectual property prior art analysis, as well as assisting with filing marketing targets and database management. The Fiscal & Business Assistant will work closely with the Communication Marketing Specialist and TTO’s Staff to help support the TTO technology commercialization efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluate current and future technology and "know how" across the globe to create technical insight that informs the ideal technology road maps. Use deep technical expertise to undertake due diligence and translate new science/technology so the business can evaluate the potential commercial opportunity. Ensures stakeholder alignment to innovation priorities and project plans.

This position identifies technologies with commercial applications; evaluates the commercial potential of inventions; identifies potential licensees; technical information for marketing purposes; develops and implements specific marketing strategies for each technology.

Works closely with the Graduate Student Intern Program to develop marketing materials related to USF technologies. Reviews, updates and approves technology flyers and other promotional materials for posting to website and other media outlets for maximum exposure. Collaborates with faculty and staff to identify appropriate targets for marketing campaigns, and advises on approaches and procedures regarding their technologies.

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with two or more years of experience in an office or administrative support position. College or other relevant postsecondary coursework may substitute for the experience requirement on a year for year basis.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36846

Posting Date:  04/24/2024

Posting End Date: 05/24/2024

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Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Work Location 

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About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

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