Highlights

The COI for Life Sciences is now accepting applications for an Outreach Development Coordinator in Augusta at The Medical College of Georgia.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science from an accredited college or university with business or intellectual property experience and a minimum of three years work experience in a related field.
• A degree in the fields of Business, Biological Science a healthcare profession or an advanced degree is preferred. Knowledge of MCG and experience in small business or entrepreneurship is also preferred.
• Working knowledge of business development, economic development, entrepreneurial development state level interagency coordination.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

This position will educate the local/statewide public and business community about the opportunities and resources available at MCG, the Life Sciences Business Development Center, and the Center of Innovation for Life Sciences. The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Helping expand the biotech business community through assisting entrepreneurs and relocating companies
• Working with the tech transfer and Innovation Center staff to manage the business incubator, recruit staff, and technology transfer
• Arranging and conducting informational meetings and tours of campus resources
• Assisting existing incubator tenant companies and life science entrepreneurs; and interacting with other local and statewide economic development agencies

Shift/Salary

• Shift: Days/M-F
• Annual Salary Range: $44K – $51K Salary to be commensurate with qualifications & experience of candidate.
• This position is supported by grant funds.
• Recruitment Period: 12/01/09-Until Filled

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review.

Other Information

• MCG is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
• This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. “MCG is a patient-and-family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success.”

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Medical College of Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Driver’s License Statement

The Human Resources Division will request a recent driver’s history report from the selected candidate. This report must come from the Department of Motor Vehicles and the fee will be paid for by the candidate. This report will be required prior to an offer being extended by Human Resources and must be from the state(s) in which the candidate has lived in for the past three years.

HOW TO APPLY

Send in your resume today! We have received several applications already and are in the process of reviewing submissions for hiring in early 2010.

• Go to www.mcg.edu/jobs
• Click on current opportunities and external candidates.
• Click View and/or apply for current job opportunities.
• Click View postings and apply for jobs
• Type “Outreach” in the keyword box and click search
• Click on the job
• Add to basket
• Apply for jobs in basket and follow instructions from there.

For questions, please call 706-829-4271.