ASU RealmSpark acts as the venture capital arm of ASU and invests in charter-aligned sectors. It finds the best technology on the market and brings it to the university. It also sources the most promising ASU-affiliated companies and brings them to market.
The Ventures & Investments Student Analyst will be responsible for helping advance many of the initiatives within the RealmSpark team with a focus on investments and ventures, such as ASU ScaleU (ASU’s EdTech Accelerator), ASU InvestU (ASU’s Angel Investment Network) and all other investment/venture functions. Responsibilities include conducting robust due diligence and data analysis, process development activities, designing and implementing a pilot management and company onboarding program, helping source deal flow, supporting business development, and interacting with the current team to create proposals and reports for senior management.
This Summer position will require approximately 30-40 hours per week.
What you’ll do:
Supports venture acceleration and other initiatives including company research and due diligence, refining pipeline processes for company onboarding, developing, and implementing company pilot programs across the university, reporting, and documentation
Improves efficiency of internal and external investment reporting through the creation of dashboards and other automated procedures to improve current process flow
Aggregates data across the greater startup ecosystem used for investment analytics to draw decisions and improve processes
As final deliverables, compiles research briefs, recommendations, and process maps/diagrams for leadership
Prepares and organizes legal documents, process maps/diagrams, and communications related to EP’s ventures, and other stakeholders
Sources ASU-affiliated investment opportunities from students, alumni, faculty, staff, and affiliated programs by collaborating with internal and external partners and leveraging research tools such as LinkedIn and PitchBook
Evaluates company applications, participates in screening calls, and prepares preliminary investment scorecards to support the deal flow and due diligence process
Supports planning and operations for in-person and virtual pitch events and networking events
Other projects and duties as assigned
What you’ll need:
Growth mindset: willing and driven to learn and develop skills to add value to the RealmSpark team
Collaborative style, combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and by phone with senior members of organizations
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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
Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties
Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects
Mastery of Microsoft Excel
Ability to quickly learn new software programs as needed
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible
Team-oriented strategist able to effectively manage complex situations involving numerous and sometimes competing constituencies
Ability to represent the institution well
An advocate’s belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University
Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans
Relevant qualifications:
A current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in a related field, such as Business, Finance, Engineering, Public Administration, and/or Economics
A willingness to learn
Student must be willing to sign and abide by a confidentiality agreement
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience in a start-up environment
Experience in Investments or Venture Development
Previous experience utilizing Airtable
Benefits:
Hybrid work schedule. We work from home two days a week!
$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:
ASU Enterprise Partners is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide an ecosystem of services to create solutions and generate resources to extend Arizona State University’s reach and advance its charter. ASU Enterprise Partners supports ASU and several affiliates, including the ASU Foundation for a New American University, ASU Outreach Hub, ASURE, NEWSWELL, Skysong Innovations and University Realty.
ASU Enterprise Partners is home to several Centers of Excellence whose purpose is to provide professional services to its affiliates. The Centers of Excellence include Finance, General Counsel, Investments, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Human Resources, Facilities and Operations, Data Analytics and Insights Planning, Budgeting and Strategy, and Technology and Solutions.
At ASU Enterprise Partners
We serve
ASU and one another with integrity, trust and compassion
We engage
step up, own it, collaborate
We innovate.
continuously, fearlessly, make decisions and take risks
We care
that everyone feels respected and valued for who they are
ASU Enterprise Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer