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xFoundry is a collaborative, startup-style environment where resourceful people work across teams, solve problems together, and turn ambitious ideas into reality.
Team members gain exposure to industry leaders, conferences, and strategic initiatives, creating pathways for professional advancement.
Curiosity, initiative, and ownership define our culture. We look for people who take action, adapt quickly, and collaborate with teammates to move bold ideas forward.
We believe breakthroughs happen when diverse perspectives collaborate, challenge assumptions, and build together. At xFoundry, innovation is a collective effort.
Founded at the University of Maryland and headquartered at the E.A. Fernandez IDEA Factory, xFoundry transforms universities into solution engines that generate real ventures, develop entrepreneurial leaders, and advance meaningful societal outcomes. xFoundry empowers students to tackle humanity’s most pressing challenges through multidisciplinary collaboration, AI-powered tools, and rigorous venture-building programs.
Our flagship Xperience program is a 15 to 18 month venture-building competition in which student teams develop investment-grade MVPs that address grand societal challenges in climate, education, food and water, health, infrastructure, and society. Winning teams compete for investments of up to $2 million.
We are seeking a Program Manager who will support student and university programs at the center of our competitions, as well as the events and gatherings that bring our community together. Reporting to the Director of Programs, this role carries a defined share of the day-to-day work in each area, from keeping student teams and campus partners on schedule to the logistics behind summits, dinners, and game-day gatherings.
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities into innovations that benefit millions.
Student & University Programs
Events & Gatherings
Communications
Education and Experience:
Ability to work a hybrid schedule from College Park, MD with onsite presence for events, including some evenings and weekends. Ability to travel to partner campuses and event sites as needed.
The University of Maryland will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future. This position can not support a F1 STEM OPT.
The University of Maryland will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future. UMD will not support F-1 STEM OPT for this position.