Associate - Juvo at Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, UT

Job description

If you're passionate about expanding opportunity through innovation, empowering entrepreneurs, and creating meaningful impact through education, workforce development, and healthcare talent solutions, consider Juvo Ventures as the next step in your career. Juvo Ventures ( https://juvovc.org/ ) is a double bottom line venture capital firm focused on early-stage EdTech, Healthcare Talent Systems, and Future of Work companies. Guided by a mission to empower entrepreneurs, invest in innovative solutions, and optimize learner outcomes from early childhood through adulthood, we partner with founders who are reimagining access, quality, and outcomes across the learning and workforce ecosystem. The name "Juvo" comes from the Latin word meaning "to help, support, and further," reflecting our belief that empowered entrepreneurs can unlock the potential of every individual through practical, scalable innovation. We invest in companies that are solving some of society's most pressing challenges by creating pathways to education, employment, and economic mobility. At Juvo Ventures, you'll work alongside a team of experienced investors, operators, policy leaders, and innovators who believe that big ideas, combined with disciplined execution, can create lasting change. Whether you're supporting portfolio companies, evaluating investment opportunities, or helping drive our mission forward, you'll play a direct role in advancing solutions that improve lives while generating meaningful returns. If you're energized by innovation, inspired by purpose-driven work, and excited to help shape the future of learning and work, we'd love to hear from you. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Juvo Ventures, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Professional 308 Pay Range: $75,200.00 - $112,700.00 Job Description The Associate helps Juvo Ventures (https://juvovc.org/) achieve its strategic objectives by supporting the Senior Investment Team analysis of future investment areas and companies that provide the greatest opportunity and strategic fit within the early-stage technology-enabled ecosystem. In this role the Associate will partner closely with the Managing Partners to support investment strategy, deal evaluation, market research, and organizational growth initiatives. This person is a collaborative team player who works alongside others to achieve the broader company goals and objectives. *This position will work out of our corporate office in Salt Lake City, Utah. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Compile, analyze, and synthesize financial and business information into clear, concise business cases and executive-level presentation materials. Analyze financial and operational performance, evaluate market positioning, conduct due diligence on prospective investment opportunities, and develop financial models to assess expected returns. Research industries and market niches to identify growth rates, market size, emerging trends, and best practices. Prepare investment and marketing materials, including private placement memoranda (PPMs), term sheets, and investor presentations. Maintain and track investor commentary, feedback, and interest in target opportunities; monitor market activity to support communications with fund managers and limited partners. Assist in developing scalable processes and operational structures to support Juvo's growth from a startup organization to a franchise operation. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. What You'll Bring Ability to develop and articulate invest