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Venture Builder jobs are open across early-stage startups, venture studios, and corporate innovation labs, from associate to managing director level, with specializations in portfolio company development, go-to-market strategy, and new venture ideation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Function
Provide full-time, temporary support to the operations and investment activity of Illinois Ventures, which invests in startup and early-stage companies derived from advanced technologies originated or developed by faculty, staff, students and/or alumni of the University. Illinois Ventures manages pre-seed and venture capital funds on behalf of the University and outside investors, and an angel network made up of high-net-worth alumni of the University.
The Venture Analyst is a developmental Extra Help role for an early-career professional. Working under the direction of the CEO/Senior Managing Director, with day-to-day guidance from the Directors and Associate, the Venture Analyst will support the full scope of Illinois Ventures’ work: sourcing and screening opportunities, supporting due diligence, monitoring the portfolio, preparing reports, and engaging with the University’s innovation ecosystem. This includes working closely with the University’s technology management office, faculty and Illinois Ventures professional staff to screen and evaluate prospects presented to Illinois Ventures and its funds.
Organizational Relationship
Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation
CEO/Sr Managing Director
Venture Analyst (Extra Help)
Duties and Responsibilities
Investment Sourcing & Evaluation:
1. Assist in identifying and screening early-stage venture capital investment opportunities in high-growth companies, particularly those derived from advanced technologies with an association to the University of Illinois.
2. Help source potential deals through university networks, including faculty, students, alumni, and technology transfer offices.
3. Track deal flow and maintain the investment pipeline and related records.
4. Support relationship-building with entrepreneurs, venture capital networks, co-investors, and industry partners, including attending meetings and preparing follow-up materials.
Due Diligence, Analysis and Investment Process:
1. Support all stages of deal execution under the guidance of the investment team, including technology assessments, market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling.
2. Build and maintain financial models and market research used to evaluate potential investments in innovative startups and new technologies.
3. Draft sections of investment memos summarizing due diligence findings, potential risks, and projected returns for review by the investment team.
4. Analyze financial statements of prospective companies and summarize observations on their viability and growth potential.
Portfolio Management:
1. Assist in maintaining valuation models for portfolio companies, under the direction of the Associate and Directors and consistent with industry best practices.
2. Support ongoing monitoring of portfolio companies, including collecting performance data, tracking key metrics, and conducting financial analysis.
3. Assist portfolio companies with research and analysis requests, and help identify follow-on and new deal opportunities.
4. Help prepare quarterly reports for Limited Partners, including data on portfolio performance, new investments, and financial outlooks.
Report Creation:
1. Maintain reports and records relating to company financings, valuations, restructurings, and liquidity events, including funding estimates and fund usage for existing and future funds.
2. Help develop and maintain presentation materials, including materials supporting the fundraising activities of the Organization, through data gathering, synthesis, and construction of professional presentations.
3. Assist with ongoing impact and economic reporting.
Professional Development:
1. Work with the supervisor on a development plan that includes regular feedback and progressively greater ownership of deal, portfolio, and program work.
Other Duties:
1. Other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.
Additional Considerations:
1. Passion for innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, with a commitment to driving the success of early-stage ventures.
Appointment Terms
1. This is a full-time, temporary Extra Help appointment paid on an hourly basis.
2. Extra Help appointments may not exceed 900 hours of work within any consecutive 12-month period. At a full-time schedule, this limit is reached in approximately five to six months.
3. Extra Help employees are not eligible for University benefits, other than paid leave under the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act.
4. Students enrolled in six (6) or more credit hours are not eligible for Extra Help appointments.
5. This appointment does not guarantee future employment.
Education
Appropriate for background and role
Certifications
None required.
Knowledge and Experience
Required:
1. Zero to two years of relevant professional experience. Internships, co-ops, or project work in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, corporate development, startups, or technology commercialization will count toward this experience.
2. Working knowledge of corporate finance, accounting fundamentals, and financial statement analysis.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including financial modeling) and PowerPoint.
4. Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to evaluate markets, competitors, and emerging technologies.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
6. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including research faculty and technology company founders.
7. Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred:
1. Understanding of the venture capital ecosystem, including investment processes and portfolio management.
2. Experience founding, working at, or supporting an early-stage startup or entrepreneurial program.
3. Familiarity with venture data and equity management tools (e.g., PitchBook, Crunchbase, Carta).
4. Technical background or coursework in an advanced technology area (e.g., engineering, computer science, life sciences, agriculture).
5. Creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to formulate a plan to obtain the information necessary to evaluate a new technology’s potential and to execute on that plan.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Extra Help employees are not hired with the intent of guaranteed employment. Anyone applying for and accepting Extra Help employment agrees to the conditions of this type of employment and receive no assurance of continued employment. Because Extra Help employees work in temporary/as needed assignments for a maximum of 900 hours, there are no benefits associated with this form of employment. The expected start date is December 1, 2026. Minimum starting salary is $30.00/per hour, and is commensurate with experience.
Click here for applicable information on the Affordable Care Act and Paid Leave For All Workers.
Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINE INFORMATION
For full consideration, please click the APPLY NOW link on this page to submit an application on the university portal accepting applications for this system office position by 6 pm on .
System Human Resource Services
(217) 333-2600
erhr@uillinois.edu
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting the System Human Resource Services at 217-333-2600, or by emailing ADAaccessibility@uillinois.edu.
Requisition ID: req3198
Job Category: Extra Help
Campus Location: Urbana
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- Hybrid
Function
Provide full-time, temporary support to the operations and investment activity of Illinois Ventures, which invests in startup and early-stage companies derived from advanced technologies originated or developed by faculty, staff, students and/or alumni of the University. Illinois Ventures manages pre-seed and venture capital funds on behalf of the University and outside investors, and an angel network made up of high-net-worth alumni of the University.
The Venture Analyst is a developmental Extra Help role for an early-career professional. Working under the direction of the CEO/Senior Managing Director, with day-to-day guidance from the Directors and Associate, the Venture Analyst will support the full scope of Illinois Ventures’ work: sourcing and screening opportunities, supporting due diligence, monitoring the portfolio, preparing reports, and engaging with the University’s innovation ecosystem. This includes working closely with the University’s technology management office, faculty and Illinois Ventures professional staff to screen and evaluate prospects presented to Illinois Ventures and its funds.
Organizational Relationship
Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation
CEO/Sr Managing Director
Venture Analyst (Extra Help)
Duties and Responsibilities
Investment Sourcing & Evaluation:
1. Assist in identifying and screening early-stage venture capital investment opportunities in high-growth companies, particularly those derived from advanced technologies with an association to the University of Illinois.
2. Help source potential deals through university networks, including faculty, students, alumni, and technology transfer offices.
3. Track deal flow and maintain the investment pipeline and related records.
4. Support relationship-building with entrepreneurs, venture capital networks, co-investors, and industry partners, including attending meetings and preparing follow-up materials.
Due Diligence, Analysis and Investment Process:
1. Support all stages of deal execution under the guidance of the investment team, including technology assessments, market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling.
2. Build and maintain financial models and market research used to evaluate potential investments in innovative startups and new technologies.
3. Draft sections of investment memos summarizing due diligence findings, potential risks, and projected returns for review by the investment team.
4. Analyze financial statements of prospective companies and summarize observations on their viability and growth potential.
Portfolio Management:
1. Assist in maintaining valuation models for portfolio companies, under the direction of the Associate and Directors and consistent with industry best practices.
2. Support ongoing monitoring of portfolio companies, including collecting performance data, tracking key metrics, and conducting financial analysis.
3. Assist portfolio companies with research and analysis requests, and help identify follow-on and new deal opportunities.
4. Help prepare quarterly reports for Limited Partners, including data on portfolio performance, new investments, and financial outlooks.
Report Creation:
1. Maintain reports and records relating to company financings, valuations, restructurings, and liquidity events, including funding estimates and fund usage for existing and future funds.
2. Help develop and maintain presentation materials, including materials supporting the fundraising activities of the Organization, through data gathering, synthesis, and construction of professional presentations.
3. Assist with ongoing impact and economic reporting.
Professional Development:
1. Work with the supervisor on a development plan that includes regular feedback and progressively greater ownership of deal, portfolio, and program work.
Other Duties:
1. Other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.
Additional Considerations:
1. Passion for innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, with a commitment to driving the success of early-stage ventures.
Appointment Terms
1. This is a full-time, temporary Extra Help appointment paid on an hourly basis.
2. Extra Help appointments may not exceed 900 hours of work within any consecutive 12-month period. At a full-time schedule, this limit is reached in approximately five to six months.
3. Extra Help employees are not eligible for University benefits, other than paid leave under the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act.
4. Students enrolled in six (6) or more credit hours are not eligible for Extra Help appointments.
5. This appointment does not guarantee future employment.
Education
Appropriate for background and role
Certifications
None required.
Knowledge and Experience
Required:
1. Zero to two years of relevant professional experience. Internships, co-ops, or project work in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, corporate development, startups, or technology commercialization will count toward this experience.
2. Working knowledge of corporate finance, accounting fundamentals, and financial statement analysis.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including financial modeling) and PowerPoint.
4. Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to evaluate markets, competitors, and emerging technologies.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
6. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including research faculty and technology company founders.
7. Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred:
1. Understanding of the venture capital ecosystem, including investment processes and portfolio management.
2. Experience founding, working at, or supporting an early-stage startup or entrepreneurial program.
3. Familiarity with venture data and equity management tools (e.g., PitchBook, Crunchbase, Carta).
4. Technical background or coursework in an advanced technology area (e.g., engineering, computer science, life sciences, agriculture).
5. Creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to formulate a plan to obtain the information necessary to evaluate a new technology’s potential and to execute on that plan.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Extra Help employees are not hired with the intent of guaranteed employment. Anyone applying for and accepting Extra Help employment agrees to the conditions of this type of employment and receive no assurance of continued employment. Because Extra Help employees work in temporary/as needed assignments for a maximum of 900 hours, there are no benefits associated with this form of employment. The expected start date is December 1, 2026. Minimum starting salary is $30.00/per hour, and is commensurate with experience.
Click here for applicable information on the Affordable Care Act and Paid Leave For All Workers.
Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINE INFORMATION
For full consideration, please click the APPLY NOW link on this page to submit an application on the university portal accepting applications for this system office position by 6 pm on .
System Human Resource Services
(217) 333-2600
erhr@uillinois.edu
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting the System Human Resource Services at 217-333-2600, or by emailing ADAaccessibility@uillinois.edu.
Requisition ID: req3198
Job Category: Extra Help
Campus Location: Urbana
APPLY NOW
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
- Law & Legal Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in venture builder jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in venture building, venture capital, or startup operations
- Demonstrated history of launching or scaling new business ventures from early concept
- Strong financial modeling and business case development skills
- Experience working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and commercial teams
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools used in agile environments
- Bachelor's degree in business, entrepreneurship, engineering, or a related field
Tips for Your Venture Builder Job Search
Tailor your resume for portfolio metrics
Venture builder roles reward evidence of company creation and portfolio performance. Quantify ventures launched, revenue milestones hit, or team sizes built from scratch. Generic startup experience reads weakly here, hiring teams want to see that you've taken something from zero to one.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists venture builder openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Distinguish studio models in your cover letter
Venture studios, corporate venture arms, and independent builders operate differently. Name the model in your letter and explain why your background fits that specific structure. Hiring managers notice immediately when a candidate understands how their studio creates and deploys ventures.
Build a deal or project case study
Many venture builder interviews include a live build or investment case exercise. Prepare a written case study on a venture you shaped or a company you would build, covering market sizing, the founding team thesis, and the first 90-day plan.
Negotiate equity structure alongside base pay
Venture builder compensation often includes carry or equity in portfolio companies, not just a salary. Before accepting an offer, clarify the vesting schedule, the portfolio size, and how distributions from exited ventures are calculated.
Follow up with a signal of continued interest
After a final-round interview, send a short note within 24 hours that references a specific venture or challenge the team mentioned. Generic thank-you emails are ignored in this space. A sharp, specific follow-up reinforces that you think like a builder.
Venture Builder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most venture builders?
The companies hiring the most venture builders right now include Stifel, DLA Piper, and Superior Construction, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Studio-model employers and corporate innovation labs tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many venture builder jobs are remote?
About 67% of venture builder openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in strategy, market research, and portfolio management sub-roles. Roles that require hands-on company formation or on-site collaboration with founding teams are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a venture builder?
Start by gaining direct experience inside a startup, venture studio, or corporate innovation program in an operational or strategy role. Build fluency in business model design, unit economics, and go-to-market execution. Develop a portfolio of work that shows you've taken ideas through ideation into a functioning venture, even at small scale, before targeting senior venture builder positions.
Can you get hired as a venture builder with little experience?
Entry-level venture builder roles do exist, typically framed as venture associate or innovation analyst positions inside larger studios and corporate programs. What replaces tenure is proof of entrepreneurial output: a side project with real users, a business plan competition win, or a startup internship where you helped build something tangible. Lead with that work, not your coursework.
What does the venture builder interview process look like?
Most venture builder interview processes include an initial screening call, a case exercise where you design or assess a new venture concept, and a panel interview with senior builders or partners. Some studios add a paid trial project. The case exercise is the decisive stage, evaluating your market instincts, structuring ability, and speed from concept to recommendation.
Where can I find and apply to venture builder jobs?
You can find and apply to venture builder jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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