Academic Administrator and Lecturer- Mike and Renee Child Institute forInnovation & Entrepreneurship

Position overview

Salary range:

Salary Range:
Academic Administrator
:
The salary range for this position is $94,231.00-$. "Off-scale salaries", i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

Lecturer
: A reasonable estimate for this position is $79,887 -$153,069.

Open date: September 9, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION Academic Administrator (67%) and Lecturer (33%)

This position opening is for an individual to serve, as both, a part-time Academic Administrator (67%) and part-time Lecturer (33%) position. Each position description is detailed below:

NATURE AND PURPOSE
Academic Administrators are appointees who administer programs that provide service closely related to the teaching and research mission of the University. The Academic Administrator oversees complex units with a substantial amount of independence and works closely or jointly with faculty. An Academic Administrator is primarily an administrative position. Any contributions to teaching would be considered part of University and Public Service and evaluated as part of service.

An Academic Administrator is not a faculty title and as such is not eligible to be an Instructor of Record. Appointees in the Academic Administrator title series cannot be independently responsible for conducting regular courses but may provide a guest lecture in their area of expertise.

An appointee in the Academic Administrator title series is not provided automatic Principal Investigator status. Their role in research is typically in the administration and management of the research enterprise, budget, planning, etc.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Director (ED) provides leadership in the management of a premier entrepreneurship program and is responsible for the overall program development, fundraising and external relations for the institute. Working with the Advisory Board, the Executive Director defines and prioritizes the strategic goals of the institute, as well as identifies and coordinates the resources needed to execute those goals. This role is responsible for building and maintaining an external network of partners, donors and sponsors across universities, corporations, investors and foundations to ensure the long-term success and financial stability of the institute's programs.

This role is also responsible for collaborating with the Dean's Office and Development group at the Graduate School of Management to develop and support a comprehensive fundraising plan to fund short- and long-term fundraising objectives for the institute. The position is contingent on funding and pending administrative approval. Salary is based on ability and experience.

Specific Responsibilities of the Academic Administrator

Administration (75%)
Oversees successful implementation of existing programs and responsible for developing new channels for delivery of programs. Programs include but are not limited to:

• Entrepreneurship Academies
• Big Bang! Business Competition
• Business Development and Leaders for the Future Fellows Programs
• Mentor Network
• Undergraduate I&E programming
• Campus I&E collaborations and initiatives

Strategic Development
Set strategic goals and oversee execution of the institute's programs. In collaboration with the Advisory Board and other members of the institute team as deemed relevant, takes a lead role in defining and prioritizing the strategic goals of the Institute as well as identifies, retains, and coordinates the necessary staff and other resources to meet those goals.

Fundraising
Works with Development and the Dean's Office to establish fundraising goals for long-term financial viability. Identifies, initiates, and supports sponsorship commitments with corporations, foundations, and funding agencies. This includes working with campus fundraising professionals to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising operational plan that will fund the short- and long-term objectives of the institute.

University and Public Service…