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Work type:Exempt Staff Full-time
Location:Bethlehem
Categories:Management
Responsible for directing and managing Lehigh’s on-site startup business accelerator called Lehigh Ventures Lab. The director will report to the Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship (VPE) and is accountable for managing infrastructure, programs, recruitment of founders and mentors, deal flow, spaces, staff, finances, and other resources. This position is funded for three years pending a successful rollout, creation of a sustainable business model and successful outcomes for the early cohorts of founders. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community.
This position is a Grade: 11-40 with an approximate salary range of $81,450-$99,080 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications
Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website at https://hr.lehigh.edu/benefits
Position Number: S98030
1. Direct/Manage/Grow the Lehigh Ventures Lab and its startups (50%)
*Provide step-by-step guidance to entrepreneurs through innovative support models and offerings. Engage guest experts, design programs and programmatic elements, deliver content and/or recruit faculty or external experts to do so
*Work directly with each startup in Lehigh Ventures Lab to determine their business milestone as they move from the proof of concept stage to more advanced stages
*Create/Direct/Manage mentorship opportunities, match startups with mentors in collaboration with the Office of Entrepreneurship and related programs, manage and track interactions
*Work with the Office of Entrepreneurship to identify and raise funds to support Lehigh Ventures Lab founders and execute on financial regulations and distribution to founders.
*Recruit Lehigh Ventures Lab startups
*Direct/Manage the intake process including, legal and financial
*Manage the space needs, usage and cohort flow
2. Direct/Manage the infrastructure, operations, finances and other resources needed to maintain and grow Lehigh Ventures Lab (35%)
*Work with the Office of Entrepreneurship to design and execute on the strategies and standards for operations, funding and growth
*Create and execute new and existing policies and processes
*Direct/manage all staffing including FT, PT, support, interns, volunteers
*Identify and implement best practices
*Create, manage and leverage resources
*Work with the Office of Entrepreneurship and University Communications and Public Affairs (UCPA) to market Lehigh Ventures Lab
*Meet with and market to community stakeholders to engage regional entrepreneurs
3. Representing Lehigh Ventures Lab, collaborate with the broader entrepreneurship ecosystem to align and advance strategies, programs and services (15%)
*Collaborate with the Office of Entrepreneurship and related programs and staff to design and deliver existing and new programs and resources to support the broader entrepreneurship ecosystem
*Act as concierge to advanced founders by directing them to the appropriate support channels within the ecosystem
Special Considerations
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist at [email protected]
The duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option. The employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community
This position is funded by soft dollars; there is no severance associated with this position
Qualifications
Master's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Five to eight years related work experience
Preferred training in Design Thinking, Business Model Canvas, Incubator Management, Lean Startup, Entrepreneurship Ethics
Experience in business planning, startup operations and capitalization strategies
Experience with fundraising, grant-writing, and teaching are of value
Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position
Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.
Advertised:March 28, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Open until filled