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Associate Director of Entrepreneurship

Posting Category: E

 

About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu .

Application deadline: 6/20/2024

Application procedure: Applicants will be asked to submit a letter of application, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references via the Apply Now button. Transcripts may be requested from finalists. 

Summary:
The Associate Director of Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in driving entrepreneurial initiatives within iSPI. This multifaceted position encompasses a blend of teaching responsibilities, curriculum design, fundraising, and supervision. The Associate Director will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to promote entrepreneurship, manage and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders in academia, industry, and government, provide mentorship, guidance and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs, organize workshops, advise leadership on current and future trends in entrepreneurship and innovation. Because iSPI is self-supporting, programs must generate sufficient revenue to cover operational cost while providing funding for the development of new programs. The Associate Director will manage and report on budget and financial performance of entrepreneurship programs.
Duties & Responsibilities:

Through independent judgement and decision-making, this position will coordinate classroom activities, including teaching innovation related coursework for high school college and entrepreneurs at-large, including seminars, workshops and online asynchronous coursework. 

Teaching entrepreneurship programs for high schools, including the Sangamon CEO program and other online and in-person entrepreneurship related content. 

Through independent judgement and decision-making, this position will plan, develop, and administer high-quality entrepreneurship programming that reflect community and industry needs and expectations. Advising on strategic planning and implementation for iSPI. Analyze program feasibility by conducting needs analyses. Identify and develop course programs relevant to community and industry needs. Oversee student enrollments in iSPI programs and supervise support services, as needed. Document and administer education credits. Evaluate, assess, and supervise program offerings, staff, and instructors. Provide quality improvement guidance in instructional content and pedagogies, as needed. 

Develop program/course descriptions that accurately reflect needed goals and objectives and content. Partner with academic units and professional organizations to identify talented experts to develop and deliver content. 

Through independent judgement and decision-making, this position will oversee the budgeting and fiscal officer responsibilities for the unit. Plan an annual budget that will support courses and programs while generating substantial revenue. Coordinate with Business Administration Associate to provide monthly budget updates to the Director. Supervise the design, develop and analyses of reports related to non-credit program enrollments and sustainability. 

Minimum Qualifications:
A master’s degree in business, finance, economics, philosophy, history, marketing, English or communications.
Two years of experience in developing, promoting, managing, evaluating and/or delivering any education related programming or professional education for a diverse group of learners.
Experience in developing marketing content and materials to promote programs

Preferred Qualifications:
Some fiscal officer, budget and strategic planning experience
Experience with course delivery
Grant-getting experience
Experience in startups, startup incubators, accelerators 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to plan & develop programming
Ability to make independent decisions based on data-driven decision approaches
Ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent mentoring and interpersonal skills
Highly literate, communicative, client-friendly, team-oriented and flexible
Possess skill at handling simultaneous projects and initiatives that create a variety of stress levels
Ability to schedule, coordinate and manage onsite and online programs and qualified non-credit instructors
Ability to provide student support
advanced-level skills with Microsoft Office products

Physical Demands:

Standing : Frequently

Walking : Frequently

Sitting : Frequently

Lifting : Occasionally

Carrying : Occasionally

Pushing : Occasionally

Pulling : Occasionally

Climbing : Rarely

Balancing : Occasionally

Stooping : Occasionally

Kneeling : Occasionally

Crouching : Occasionally

Crawling : Rarely

Reaching : Occasionally

Handling : Occasionally

Grasping : Occasionally

Feeling : Occasionally

Talking : Frequently

Hearing : Frequently

Repetitive Motions : Occasionally

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Frequently

Taste/Smell : Rarely

Performing Manual Tasks : Occasionally

Working Conditions:

Extreme cold : Rarely

Extreme heat : Rarely

Humid : Occasionally

Wet : Rarely

Noise : Frequently

Hazards : Rarely

Temperature Change : Occasionally

Atmospheric Conditions : Occasionally

Vibration : Rarely

Travel Requirements:
10% speaking engagements, main campus visits/meetings, conferences/workshops

Employment Policies and other information:

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify  to verify employment eligibility .

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment .

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

Social Security benefit and

Social Security benefit as a spouse

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at [email protected] or call 217-206-6652.

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