<p>Description of Job Duty:</p> <p>The Commercialization Counselor (CC) serves as a key resource on campus to support and advance research commercialization activities. This individual works closely with faculty, staff, and students to encourage innovation, assist with intellectual property (IP) matters, and connect inventors to commercialization pathways. The CC also participates in statewide TTAC activities, including professional development and network meetings, and serves as the primary liaison between the institution and LaunchTN for commercialization services.</p> <p>Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <p>Faculty Engagement & Commercialization Support: Regularly engage faculty to support invention disclosures, IP management, and commercialization planning. Maintain a pipeline of inventors and host events and office hours to encourage participation.</p> <p>Infrastructure & Reporting: Develop processes for intake and Commercialization Readiness Level (CRL) assessments. Coordinate with internal offices to align commercialization efforts. Track key metrics and ensure timely reporting to LaunchTN.</p> <p>Education, Outreach & Ecosystem Engagement: Lead campus outreach, workshops, and events to build commercialization capacity. Serve as a connector between inventors, mentors, and external partners. Act as a campus advocate for innovation-driven economic development.</p> <p>Physical Demands:</p> <p>Those typical of the job duties listed.</p> <p>Special Instructions:</p> <p>Applicants are required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.</p> <p>Salary:</p> <p>Commensurate with education and experience. Pay grade 14.</p> <p>Benefits Information:</p> <p>The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with seven years of related professional experience or a master's degree from an accredited institution with five years of related professional experience. Experience in technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, research administration, or IP management. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments and institutions.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Advanced degree preferred (e.g., MBA, MS, PhD, JD).</p>