WPI

Business Office Coordinator


Pay$56000.00 / year
LocationWorcester/Massachusetts
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: R0003208
      Employer Industry: Higher Education and Technology Transfer

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary up to $56,000/year
      - Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
      - Engaging work environment that supports collaboration and innovation
      - Involvement in the management of intellectual property and technology commercialization
      - Chance to mentor and support colleagues in a dynamic academic setting

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Independently manage office operations and workflow, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness
      - Serve as a liaison between faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and collaboration
      - Oversee the integrity of the IP database, managing disclosures, patent filings, and related documentation
      - Manage department accounting functions, including processing invoices and monitoring budgets
      - Participate in discussions and decisions regarding patenting and commercialization of inventions

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Bachelor's degree
      - Paralegal/legal experience required
      - 5-10 years of relevant experience
      - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
      - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience with Workday or similar financial management systems
      - Familiarity with patent law and technology transfer processes
      - Previous experience in a higher education or research institution
      - Ability to mentor and guide junior staff members
      - Knowledge of federal compliance regulations related to intellectual property

      #HigherEducation #TechnologyTransfer #CareerOpportunity #CompetitivePay #Innovation

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  • About the company

      A WPI education has never been more relevant than it is today, because the demand for innovative thinkers who can solve problems on a global scale has never been greater.

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