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Entrepreneurship Coordinator
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We are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual who is excited to work with students and faculty to foster entrepreneurship and innovation (E&I) across campus. The coordinator will report directly to the Dean of the School of Business and Economics and work collaboratively with the Director of the Petrick Idea Center and other internal and external partners. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic professional who enjoys building programs, solving problems, and helping students turn ideas into action. The position is a specially funded full‑time, 12‑month, on‑campus role; ongoing renewal is contingent upon funding. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off, and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.
Responsibilities
Plan and execute entrepreneurship events, including the Titan New Venture Challenge & Get Funded events; organize pre‑event workshops and skill‑development programming; plan and execute immersion E&I field trips.
Plan and execute bi‑monthly student workshops on E&I for current students; develop and coordinate a mentoring program for student entrepreneurs; support student‑led entrepreneurial programs on campus; support curricular efforts (major/minor) and the Small Business Development Center; handle planning and logistics for a guest‑speaker series in E&I.
Coordinate with strategic partners by handling logistics and planning for advisory committees; build alumni fellows programs to support student entrepreneurs (working with Advancement); liaison with internal partners; manage communications and logistics for high‑school programming.
Coordinate an E&I podcast, plan extensive social media coverage of E&I activities across various platforms; author quarterly reports on progress to donors and advisory councils; work with the university marketing and communications office to plan and execute media coverage of events.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required.
Application Information Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings/. Feel free to also include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled.
Submit to:
hr@iwu.edu
Illinois Wesleyan University Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: (309) 556‑3536 Fax: (309) 556‑1710
$22.72/hr (37.5 hrs/week; approx. $44k annually)
EEO Statement Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints.
Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or at any time during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
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Entrepreneurship Coordinator
role at
Inside Higher Ed
We are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual who is excited to work with students and faculty to foster entrepreneurship and innovation (E&I) across campus. The coordinator will report directly to the Dean of the School of Business and Economics and work collaboratively with the Director of the Petrick Idea Center and other internal and external partners. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic professional who enjoys building programs, solving problems, and helping students turn ideas into action. The position is a specially funded full‑time, 12‑month, on‑campus role; ongoing renewal is contingent upon funding. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off, and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.
Responsibilities
Plan and execute entrepreneurship events, including the Titan New Venture Challenge & Get Funded events; organize pre‑event workshops and skill‑development programming; plan and execute immersion E&I field trips.
Plan and execute bi‑monthly student workshops on E&I for current students; develop and coordinate a mentoring program for student entrepreneurs; support student‑led entrepreneurial programs on campus; support curricular efforts (major/minor) and the Small Business Development Center; handle planning and logistics for a guest‑speaker series in E&I.
Coordinate with strategic partners by handling logistics and planning for advisory committees; build alumni fellows programs to support student entrepreneurs (working with Advancement); liaison with internal partners; manage communications and logistics for high‑school programming.
Coordinate an E&I podcast, plan extensive social media coverage of E&I activities across various platforms; author quarterly reports on progress to donors and advisory councils; work with the university marketing and communications office to plan and execute media coverage of events.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required.
Application Information Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings/. Feel free to also include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled.
Submit to:
hr@iwu.edu
Illinois Wesleyan University Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: (309) 556‑3536 Fax: (309) 556‑1710
$22.72/hr (37.5 hrs/week; approx. $44k annually)
EEO Statement Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints.
Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or at any time during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
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