Technology Scout Fellow
Skysong Innovations is ASU’s exclusive technology transfer and intellectual property management company responsible for the rapid and wide dissemination of ASU’s discoveries and inventions into the marketplace for the public good.
The Technology Scout Fellow will act as an ambassador of Skysong Innovations (SI) to achieve enhanced two-way visibility within the ASU research community. The Fellow will serve as a technology scout for SI within a designated area of the ASU research community, proactively learning about, and making SI aware of, research having the potential for real-world impact.
The Fellow will work 5 hours per week, with the assignment being one year in length, with potential to extend.
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What you’ll do:
- Assist in collecting and managing data in patent database
- Responsible for patent docketing to meet patent deadlines
- Create new records in patent database
- Filing
- Data entry
- Assist with special projects as needed
- Other duties as assigned
What you'll need:
- Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone
- Ability to represent the institution well, including the ability and willingness to proactively initiate research-related discussions with ASU faculty and other ASU researchers as appropriate
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Enterprise Partners, its subsidiaries and University business and confidential prospect information
- Collaborative style, combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment
- Possess a willingness to learn
- Ability to manage several activities at the same time
- Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties
- Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible
- An advocate’s belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Relevant qualifications:
- Arizona State University PhD students in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field, with advisor approval
Benefits:
- Hybrid work schedule. We work from home on Mondays and Fridays!
- $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement
- Hands-on experience in a professional environment
- Professional development plans
- Opportunity to network with ASUEP leaders and other ASU students
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and their 8,000+ courses
- Professional skills workshops
At ASU Enterprise Partners:
We serve.
We serve the faculty and staff of ASU to bring them resources so they can do all the great things that they do.
We innovate.
We’re always looking for new ideas, new solutions, new approaches and new ways to address the challenges facing ASU.
We engage.
We engage our donors, philanthropists, investors and partners, connecting them to ASU and helping them share their time, talent and treasure.
We care.
When we serve, innovate and engage, it shows that we care — about faculty, staff, donors, fellow employees and other partners as we bring resources to ASU.
ASU Enterprise Partners and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that is firmly committed to promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our organization and throughout our sphere of influence. Because we embrace a spirit of innovation and achievement, we will endeavor to maximize the talent and potential of all employees, directors, and volunteers through bold and strategic action aimed at building success and a sense of belonging. All employees are expected to act in good faith to support these actions and to not impede the efforts of others to build a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization.
ASU Enterprise Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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