Technology Transfer Operations Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt I)

Position Summary

Join Our Team as a Technology Transfer Operations Analyst at SDSU!

Are you a self-motivated and detail-oriented professional looking to make a significant impact? The SDSU Division of Research and Innovation is seeking a dedicated individual to support the Technology Transfer Office (TTO).

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Oversee and streamline the TTO’s financial processes. Distributes royalties to inventors, authors and co-owners of intellectual property according to SDSU policies and relevant agreements. Processes payments to law firms and vendors. Creates and runs reports to support TTO strategic decision making, budget tracking and forecasting for outside counsel and other related expenses. 
• Invention Reporting: Manages the reporting inventions to sponsors using i-Edison and other processes as required by sponsor agreements and the Bayh-Dole Regulations
• Operational Oversight: Provide general operational support to keep the TTO running smoothly, to include occasional event support. 
• Database Management: Populates, organizes, monitors and maintains the TTO database for all intellectual property and appropriate information related to agreement maintenance.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Innovative Environment: Be at the forefront of SDSU's cutting-edge research and innovation efforts.
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to the commercialization of groundbreaking technologies and innovations.

If you’re ready to join a dynamic team and drive the success of SDSU’s Technology Transfer Office, apply today!

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

SDSU generates $230 million per year in research grants over all disciplines. The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) has been operating for 24 years for the purpose of protecting and commercializing intellectual property developed by SDSU faculty and staff. The TTO provides expertise to all of campus for intellectual property issues while remaining focused on its goal of commercializing research-based intellectual property for public benefit. 

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  SDSU is a proud Hispanic-Service Institution and an Asian-American, Native American, Pacific-Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.  For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

For more information regarding the Technology Transfer Office, click here.

Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

Key Qualifications

• NOTE: U.S. person status is required for this position in order to comply with the Arms Export Control and Export Administration Act. U.S. persons are U.S. c