Operations & Partnerships Lead, Entrepreneur Programs
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Management
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Education / Teaching
Business Administration
Assistant Project Director, Adelphi Entrepreneur (AE) Experience
Robert
B. Willumstad School of Business
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Project Director oversees the day-to-day operations and management of The Adelphi Entrepreneur (AE) Experience—a premier regional entrepreneurship ecosystem initiative supported by a Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) federal grant. Designed as a non-credit-bearing, stackable-credential model, the AE Experience combines evidence-based academic instruction, experiential learning, and practitioner mentorship to equip student entrepreneurs to successfully launch, grow, and sustain ventures across Empire State Development’s Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD) target high-growth sectors.
The Assistant Project Director leads operational execution, manages sprint schedules for two 20-student cohorts (Spring 2027 and Fall 2027), oversees grant expenditures, coordinates ecosystem stakeholders (Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, Subject Matter Experts, and regional partners), supervises direct report staff, and executes marketing and student recruitment across the Greater New York innovation economy.
SALARY INFORMATION:
In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $73,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.
Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here.
REPORTS TO: Project Director (Dean) & Co-Project Director (Associate Dean)
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Operational Leadership & Grant Administration:
Oversee day-to-day administrative, logistical, and operational workflows for the 9-month Entrepreneurial Development (ED) Model and its six 4-week sprint cycles.
Manage and track grant budget expenditures, operational expenses, and procurement processes in strict accordance with University policies and MBDA grant guidelines.
Facilitate comprehensive data collection across all four program phases (Launch, Operational, Completion, and Final Evaluation), tracking metrics such as student demographics, attendance, Panther Playbook completions, externships, prototypes, capital infusion, and business formations.
Maintain administrative systems for FERPA compliance, data exchange, and continuous program improvement based on stakeholder feedback and monthly reviews.
Programmatic Coordination & Panther Playbook Operations:
Coordinate the scheduling, delivery, and logistics of the Panther Playbook modules in close collaboration with Robert
B. Willumstad School of Business faculty leads and facilitators.
Seamlessly integrate and execute the seven core components of the ED Model:
Panther Playbook, Externships, Insights by Experts, Founder Circles, Faculty Venture Studio Hours, Success Coaching, and Mentorship.
Organize and manage regional events, workshops, and networking sessions at Adelphi’s main campus, regional startup hubs, co-working spaces, and partner facilities across target counties.
Stakeholder Management & Ecosystem Engagement:
Recruit, onboard, and coordinate schedules for Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs), Venture Subject Matter Experts…
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