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University of Utah Director, Venture Capital and Impact Inv in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
ABOUT USHoused at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business, the Sorenson Impact Institute advances global impact through innovation in impact investing and finance, public policy, and corporate and social sector behavior. In addition to guiding capital allocation, we utilize world-class data science and impact storytelling as key tools in this effort. As part of our mission to train future impact leaders, the Institute integrates academic programming and experiential learning into each of its practice areas, including through our innovative Venture Capital & Impact Investing program which provides students from all backgrounds with deep, hands-on experience participating in all phases of the venture capital investment process. To further our mission and facilitate collaboration in the impact ecosystem, the Institute also hosts the annual Sorenson Impact Summit.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Sorenson Impact Institutes Venture Capital & Impact Investing team seeks a Director to join our Salt Lake City-based, venture investing and student training program. The Director will be primarily responsible for managing the Joan and Tim Fenton Founders Fund, an early-stage venture fund housed within the Impact Investing program that is focused on catalyzing innovation in the Utah tech ecosystem. Were seeking a team member with 7+ years of experience in venture or related fields and a commitment to training and mentoring students. The right candidate is a leader and a teacher entrepreneurial, bold, creative, and can excel in a fast-paced, startup environment.The Director will play a leadership role on the team and report to the programs Managing Director. With a primary focus on the Joan and Tim Fenton Founders Fund, the Director will source new investments, lead due diligence, structure deal terms, and close investments all while training and mentoring student interns.The ideal candidate is a seasoned investment professional with experience across the lifecycle of an investment and a fund. This includes fundraising and portfolio construction; sourcing, underwriting, and executing new investments; and running portfolio operations. Candidates should have a strong commitment to impact and bring an entrepreneurial and innovative approach to the role. The Director should also have a passion for teaching and mentoring, as training and inspiring the next generation of venture capital and impact investing professionals is core to our work.