Venture Mentorship Service Manager

Venture Mentorship Service Manager

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Position #: 38537

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations of the CU Innovations Venture Mentorship Service, ensuring the program runs efficiently and aligns with strategic goals.
• Develop, document, and refine processes, policies, and tools for program administration, including scheduling, communications, data tracking, and reporting.
• Oversee logistics for mentorship sessions, matching processes, events, and mentor round tables.
• Manage program communications, outreach materials, and digital platforms supporting mentor engagement.
• Collect, analyze, and report on program metrics to demonstrate impact and guide continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for mentors and mentees, ensuring an exceptional experience and fostering productive, professional relationships.
• Ensure active participation by maintaining engagement goals (e.g., mentors supporting multiple ventures, regular session scheduling).
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including CU faculty, campus entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation ecosystem partners, to expand mentor recruitment and strengthen venture pipelines.
• Identify opportunities for program enhancement, scaling, and integration with other CU Innovations initiatives (e.g., SPARK, Venture Development, and startup acceleration programs).

Hybrid – 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in‑person meetings.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, life sciences, or related field from an accredited institution.
• 4‑5 years of professional and progressive experience in community building or formal mentorship programs (e.g., non‑profit, philanthropy, development, donor/alumni relations, higher education, or related field).

• Master's degree (MBA, MS).
• Prior experience working with MIT or other applicable VMS Mentorship Program.
• Experience developing and managing processes, systems, or programs that involve multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with CRM tools, scheduling platforms, or program management software.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and follow‑up skills.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with senior professionals and entrepreneurs.
• Strategic and operational thinker with high attention to detail.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within mentor and venture communities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills with diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and independently.

January 12th.

$72,617 - $93,369

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