Director for Center Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Lecturer of Management

Overview

Job Title:

Director for the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Lecturer of Management

Location:

UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Director for the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Lecturer of Management. The Director provides strategic leadership and vision for the CEI, with a focus on cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset across the campus and supporting regional economic development through new business starts and the expansion of existing enterprises.

As a faculty member in the Department of Management and Information Systems, the Director will work closely with faculty and students to ensure that CEI programming is informed by evidence-based practices and contributes meaningfully to academic programs and student learning outcomes. The Director reports to the Dean of the MCCB. This is both an administrative position and a non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Principal Lecturer.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions. As a public institution, the university
¿ s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees. If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at .

• Organize and implement CEI programming that advances the entrepreneurial and innovation goals of the university and MCCB.
• Align the CEI strategic direction to the Mike Cottrell College of Business strategic plan and the University's vision of becoming the most innovative, legacy-making university in the country.
• Provide leadership across five campuses to foster and support innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship at UNG.
• Engage students in experiential learning opportunities that foster entrepreneurial skills and critical thinking.
• Identify gaps in the existing entrepreneurial eco-system of North Georgia and facilitate paths to filling them.
• Engage and regularly update internal stakeholders, including the Management and Information Systems Department Head, colleagues within the department, and colleagues within MCCB.
• Grow and continue to engage the advisory board as advocates and collaborators of the mission of the CEI and as advocates for raising financial support for the CEI.
• Develop and execute an operational plan for the CEI, including budget management.
• Supervise administrative and student support staff.

• Financial acuity and budget management knowledge
• Strong operational and project management focus
• Understand the complexity of an academic environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to make critical decisions
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with a broad range of constituents
• Ability to teach entrepreneurship topics to students

• Masters degree required, preferably in business, marketing or related field.
• Five years or more of operational management experience. Experience with various aspects of the entrepreneurial process is required, either through founding and managing entrepreneurial ventures or through academic research in entrepreneurship.
• Extensive experience in business development.

• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of the North Georgia region's business and entrepreneurial environment is highly desirable.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

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