Careers Job Description
General Description
Grounded in the Liberal Arts tradition, the College of Staten Island is committed to the highest
standards in teaching, research, and scholarship. Drawing on the rich heritage of The City
University of New York that has provided access to excellence in higher education since 1847,
the College of Staten Island offers that same opportunity in New York City’s Borough of Staten
Island. The College is dedicated to helping its students fulfill their creative, aesthetic, and
educational aspirations through competitive and rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and
professional programs. We embrace the strength of our diversity, foster civic mindedness, and
nurture responsible citizens for our city, country, and the world.
The Division of Economic Development, Continuing Studies, and Government Relations
advances the College of Staten Island's position as a trusted community leader, partner, and
valued resource by promoting civic prosperity through the realization of individual, community,
regional, and global economic and social potential. The mission of the Division, consistent with
the College's Strategic Plan, is to support and enhance economic growth and sustainability
through higher education opportunity, human capital and talent development, applied research
and innovation, entrepreneurship and business cultivation, and stewardship of place. The
Division also generates needed resources to support and advance the College's overall Mission,
Vision, and Values.
The College of Staten Island Technology Incubator is the first facility within the Borough
designed specifically to foster and support technology-related entrepreneurship and start-up
companies. Our Incubator seeks to create a new tech-oriented community on State Island,
bridging local entrepreneurs with greater New York City and global perspectives, to stimulate
economic development and expansion. In support of tech start-up companies and
commercialization of faculty research, the Incubator program is designed to nurture business
ambitions in the world of technology to the point of actual business development through the use
of shared resources, management expertise, and intellectual capital. The CSI Tech Incubator is
also committed to provide tech and innovation programming for students and community
members.
Reporting to the Director, the Business Development Manager is responsible for mentoring and
advising tech startups participating in the Incubator Program and the Incubator’s larger
entrepreneurial community. The main responsibility of the Business Development Manager is to
pinpoint growth drivers that will help small businesses and startups create long-term value and
grow. Additionally, the Business Development Manager will work with the Director to curate
new partnerships and opportunities that will directly support entrepreneurs within our network.
Other Duties
• Support, mentor, and advise tech startups participating in the Incubator Program and
larger entrepreneurial community.
• Pinpoint growth drivers that will help small businesses and startups create long-term value
and grow.
• Serves as primary point of contact and liaison with entrepreneurs looking to connect with
the Incubator.
• Identify and develop resources that are relevant to the needs of the incubator's members.
• Assist in the development of business plans and ensure effective implementation.
• Identify requirements for prospective markets for entrepreneurs to thrive.
• Analyze potential client requirements for small businesses and startups.
• Analyze business requirements and develop long-term and-short term strategies.
• Develop lead lists for various outreach initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge of technology incubation programs.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in working in an innovative, technology-based, collaborative environment.
• Experience closing deals / forming partnerships
• Strong startup network (knows founders, VCs, corporate relationships)
• Experience in any aspect of small business, or personally owning or operating a
commercial venture.
• Experience building business relationships
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of internal and
external contacts, including academic professionals, corporate human resource and
finance professionals, technical/instructional experts, and entrepreneurs
• Highly motivated self-starter who is able to take initiative and work independently
• High level of organizational skills
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
• Experience working with higher education institutions.
• Proficiency videoconferencing tools and cloud storage systems preferred
• Strong sales skills
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
CSI Tech Incubator
Part Time
$40.00-$40.00
19.00
Jul 05, 2022 (Or Until Filled)