Assistant Director of Entrepreneurship Programs - Gies College of Business

Assistant Director of Entrepreneurship Programs - Gies College of Business

Origin Ventures Office of Entrepreneurship

The Origin Ventures Office of Entrepreneurship is expanding access to evidence-based entrepreneurship education and providing expertise and resources to fuel all forms of entrepreneurship. The office does this through learner entrepreneurial activities, fosters knowledge creation and dissemination from top faculty in the field, and designs and offers the curriculum needed to bring that knowledge to the classroom - exposing learners to new ideas that could shape and transform the future of business.

Gies College of Business purposefully innovates through this office s thriving and continually growing entrepreneurship efforts. As a key component of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign s world-class entrepreneurial ecosystem, the office is a central hub for iVenture Accelerator, Entre Corps, Orange and Blue Ventures, the Program Fellowship, the Faculty Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, and the Entrepreneurship Minor. You can find more information here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-entrepreneurship

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing program administration and management of a portfolio of entrepreneurship education and support programs in the Origin Ventures Office of Entrepreneurship. This role supports the Office s mission to expand access to life-changing entrepreneurial education and opportunities. We do that through a broad view of entrepreneurship that encompasses founding or joining new ventures, engaging in social innovation, and adopting an entrepreneurial mindset within established organizations.

More broadly, this role partners across the Gies College of Business to create opportunities for people across campus to develop novel solutions to problems impacting business and society. The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with partners in Gies Business and across campus to develop, plan, and execute best-in-class offerings in entrepreneurship and social innovation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Initiatives of the Associate Dean of Entrepreneurship or designee(s)
  Assist with efforts to increase entrepreneurship opportunities for students and faculty within the Origin Ventures Office of Entrepreneurship. Strengthen the Office s suite of programs and increase access by expanding the scope of the ecosystem to include Chicago, the State of Illinois, and the national community which may include new partnerships and online programming.
• Program Administration
  At the direction of the Associate Dean of Entrepreneurship and/or designee, provide program administration and management for a portfolio of cross-campus programs in entrepreneurship and innovation, including the iVenture Accelerator, Entrecorps, the Entrepreneurship Minor, the Program Fellowship, among other offerings. Within the program fellowship, manage student workers and interns. Support Gies entrepreneurship efforts in Chicago, including but not limited to the iVenture Accelerator summer program.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Work Schedule, Travel, or Other Job Expectations

Work Schedule, Travel, or Other Job Expectations:
Some travel and evening or weekend events are expected.

Specialty Factors

Bachelor s degree. A total of three (3) years (36 months) in education, training, and/or work experience in entrepreneurship or with startups. Demonstrated experience in hands-on management, including project management and/or program management. Demonstrated experience working with college students.

Preferred Qualifications

Master s degree in business, education, fine arts, media, social work, engineering, or a related field. Experience supporting or interacting with entrepreneurship programs in an academic setting. Experience designing and executing structured experiments, including hypothesis testing, data collection, and iterative improvement within startup contexts. Experience with social media management, content creation, and photo/video capture.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* A commitment to serving students and to advancing the intellectual, professional, and leadership development of undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty.

* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate complex business models, identify risks, and synthesize insights into actionable recommendations.

* Ability to translate data and research findings into practical strategies, including defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and tracking venture progress.

* Knowledge of startup development processes, including customer validation, product iteration, and early-stage venture growth.

* Quantitative and data analysis capabilities in experimental design to support founders.

* Ability to organize, coordinate, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with attention to detail, quality, and program consistency and operate effectively in fast-paced, multi- stakeholder environments

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