Mentor Engagement Associate

# Mentor Engagement Associate University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MIFull-Time Sep 26, 2026

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To be considered, please submit a resume and a cover letter as a single document. In your cover letter, briefly describe your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the position.## Who We Are The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a globally recognized leader in business education, committed to building a better world through business.

Through powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and meaningful impact, Ross empowers individuals and organizations to make a positive difference. Our community is guided by core values that emphasize innovation, continuous learning, and excellence. Together, we strive to develop leaders who drive change and create lasting impact across industries and communities. Learn more about Ross here.##

Job Summary The Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business seeks an enthusiastic, relationship-driven professional to launch and lead ZLI's mentorship network, a new initiative designed to connect University of Michigan students with experienced founders, investors, executives, and innovation leaders.

This role will play a central role in building and growing this mentorship community by recruiting mentors, engaging students, coordinating mentor matches, managing program operations, and cultivating a vibrant network of entrepreneurial leaders. This role is ideal for an early-career professional who enjoys meeting new people, building relationships, and creating meaningful experiences. Working closely with Zell Lurie Institute leadership, this role will help establish mentorship as a signature component of the University's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
** This is a three-year, term-limited position funded through philanthropic support.
** This hybrid position is based in Ann Arbor, MI, with an expectation of three days per week on-site. The role may require occasional domestic travel and work outside standard business hours and a weekly presence in Detroit. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization throughout employment.

For additional details about the position, please review the full job description. If you have questions, contact [email protected].## Responsibilities
*** Program Management (50%)
*** Launch, manage, and grow ZLI's mentorship network.
* Develop workshops, training, and resources that prepare students to build and leverage mentoring relationships.
* Maintain searchable databases of mentors and entrepreneurship resources, including investors, accelerators, funding opportunities, and startup programs.
* Manage mentor onboarding, engagement communications, program logistics, budgets, and administrative processes.
* Establish program goals, timelines, annual work plans, and success metrics.
* Gather participant feedback and implement program improvements.
** Mentor Recruitment (25%)
*** Recruit University of Michigan-affiliated founders, investors, executives, alumni, and innovation leaders to serve as mentors.
* Conduct proactive outreach through professional networks, events, referrals, email, and Linked In.
* Cultivate mentor relationships through regular communication and thoughtful stewardship.
* Maintain and expand an active pipeline of prospective mentors.
** Network Development (25%)
*** Build partnerships with entrepreneurship centers, academic units, accelerators, incubators, and innovation hubs at U-M and peer institutions.
* Represent ZLI within Michigan's entrepreneurial ecosystem and identify opportunities for student engagement and collaboration.
* Expand mentor and resource networks through research, networking, and relationship-building.
* Connect students with mentors, funding, programs, and other resources aligned with their venture stage and needs.  ##

Required Qualifications *  + Bachelor's degree.  + One or more years of experience in program management, relationship management, recruiting, sales, customer success, community engagement, higher education, nonprofit organizations, or a related field. Recent graduates with exceptional internship, leadership, or volunteer experience are encouraged to apply.  + Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.  + Demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.  + Strong…