University of Utah Senior Director, Venture Capital and Impact Investing Salt Lake City, Utah Apply Now
Working Title: Senior Director, Venture Capital and Impact Investing
Job Grade: I
FLSA Code: Executive
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT
Pay Rate Range: $150k-$170k commensurate with experience
Open Until Filled: Yes
ABOUT US
Housed at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business, the Sorenson Impact Institute advances global impact through innovation in impact investing and finance, public policy, and corporate and social sector behavior. As part of our mission to train future impact leaders, the Institute integrates academic programming and experiential learning into each of its practice areas, including through our innovative Impact Investing & Venture Capital apprenticeship program.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are searching for a dynamic leader for our Salt Lake City-based Impact Investing & Venture Capital (II & VC) team. The Senior Director will oversee all investment work of the program, managing approximately 20 early-stage transactions a year, and leading a team while training a diverse group of students.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program and Team Leadership & Management
- Provide strategic leadership to and manage the Impact Investing & Venture Capital team and student program.
- Provide oversight and mentorship to professional staff.
- Lead management of the team’s budget.
- Conduct comprehensive due diligence and investment analysis.
Mentor and Train Student Interns- Mentor student interns as they gain exposure and experience in venture capital and impact investing.
- Teach underwriting and due diligence processes to student interns.
Business and Network Development- Build and maintain a network with investment professionals at other VC firms and impact investing organizations.
- Provide leadership for fundraising and strategic partnership initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or related area; nine years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, staff management, and effective communication skills required.
Preferences:
- 10+ years of transactional experience in venture capital, private equity, or investment management.
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Commitment to impact and interest in advancing the impact investing ecosystem.
Additional Information:
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
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