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Iowa State University Patent Prosecution and Disclosure Coordinator in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Patent Prosecution and Disclosure Coordinator
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:. Experience creating reports
. Experience with docketing systems
. Experience with complex internet searches and Microsoft Office Suite; particularly Excel spreadsheets, Outlook email and calendars, Word documents, Microsoft Teams, and Workday software
. Paralegal or Legal Assistant experience and/or training (certification not required)
Job Description:
The ISU Research Foundation (ISURF) is seeking applications for a Part-time Patent Prosecution and Disclosure Coordinator. This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation at Iowa State University. As the Patent Prosecution and Disclosure Coordinator, you will assist ISURF’s In-house Counsel in receiving invention disclosures and managing the patenting process for university inventions. You will engage with inventors, funding entities, attorneys, licensees, and the U.S. Patent Office to ensure accuracy, review communications, meet deadlines, prepare patent activity reports, and verify attorney bills.
Typical duties include document processing, creating and reviewing communications, docketing, patent filing coordination, and internal/external reporting. You will manage programs, plan and monitor projects, act as a program representative, and participate in project management. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent written and oral communication skills and experience with databases, word processing, and spreadsheets. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving abilities are essential.
This part-time position offers flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs, with an initial focus on extensive training. You'll work closely with industry contracts, research agreements, and the entire patent process. This role also includes professional development opportunities and the chance to be a key player in a unique office environment.
Join us at ISURF and contribute to groundbreaking innovations at Iowa State University.
Level Guidelines• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity• Provides guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Part time
Pay Grade:PS807
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application.
Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date: June 11, 2024
Posting Close Date:June 24, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R14816
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.