Innovation Outreach Coordinator

Organization Overview

Texas Medical Center's (TMC) mission is to support the health, education and research needs of Texas and the world.

The TMC Innovation Factory empowers entrepreneurs from across the world to push the limits of discovery and bring their solutions to life faster with the support of TMCi accelerators and programming, industry partners, and the greater TMC ecosystem. TMC Biodesign, a program for entrepreneurs to create solutions for healthcare's greatest unmet needs, is housed in the Innovation Factory. These entrepreneurs are guided though an innovation approach which consists of identifying, inventing, and implementing healthcare solutions.

Position Overview

The Innovation Outreach Coordinator plays a critical role in fostering connections within the TMC Innovation ecosystem. This position is designed to support the maintenance of relationships with startups and medical institutions. The Coordinator will manage communications, assist in organizing events, and ensure that TMCi's message is effectively conveyed to various stakeholders. This role is integral to maintaining the flow of information and ensuring the successful execution of community engagement initiatives. The Outreach Coordinator will need strong organizational capabilities, as well as oral and written communication skills, to support TMC Innovation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Management: Collaborate closely with the Community Liaison to support the development of relationships with local and state-wide startups, and TMC Innovation Community
• Network Coordination: Coordinate and maintain the TMC Innovation advisor, alumni, investor, and clinical network
• Database Optimization: Maintain and optimize multiple contact databases and virtual directories to identify and address areas of need in the advisor network
• Alumni Engagement: Track and manage communication with all program alumni, report on their post-program participation growth and achievements, and compile detailed reports on alumni progress
• Event Coordination: Assist in the planning and execution of community events, workshops, and meetings, including those featuring external speakers, to support the Innovation Community Engagement strategy
  
  

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
  
  

Skills/Competencies

• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and acute attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in database management and event planning
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  
  

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of experience providing administrative and/or event support in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in healthcare, hospitality, professional services, or startup settings is preferred.
  
  

Texas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability or Veteran status. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at (713) 797-0100 or [email protected].

Organization Overview

Texas Medical Center's (TMC) mission is to support the health, education and research needs of Texas and the world.

The TMC Innovation Factory empowers entrepreneurs from across the world to push the limits of discovery and bring their solutions to life faster with the support of TMCi accelerators and programming, industry partners, and the greater TMC ecosystem. TMC Biodesign, a program for entrepreneurs to create solutions for healthcare's greatest unmet needs, is housed in the Innovation Factory. These entrepreneurs are guided though an innovation approach which consists of identifying, inventing, and implementing healthcare solutions.

Position Overview

The Innovation Outreach Coordinator plays a critical role in fostering connections within the TMC Innovation ecosystem. This position is designed to support the maintenance of relationships with startups and medical institutions. The Coordinator will manage communications, assist in organizing events, and ensure that TMCi's message is effectively conveyed to various stakeholders. This role is integral to maintaining the flow of information and ensuring the successful execution of community engagement initiatives. The Outreach Coordinator will need strong organizational capabilities, as well as oral and written communication skills, to support TMC Innovation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Management: Collaborate closely with the Community Liaison to support the development of relationships with local and state-wide startups, and TMC Innovation Community
• Network Coordination: Coordinate and maintain the TMC Innovation advisor, alumni, investor, and clinical network
• Database Optimization: Maintain and optimize multiple contact databases and virtual directories to identify and address areas of need in the advisor network
• Alumni Engagement: Track and manage communication with all program alumni, report on their post-program participation growth and achievements, and compile detailed reports on alumni progress
• Event Coordination: Assist in the planning and execution of community events, workshops, and meetings, including those featuring external speakers, to support the Innovation Community Engagement strategy
  
  

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
  
  

Skills/Competencies

• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and acute attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in database management and event planning
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
  
  

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of experience providing administrative and/or event support in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in healthcare, hospitality, professional services, or startup settings is preferred.
  
  

Texas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability or Veteran status. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at (713) 797-0100 or [email protected].