Hybrid Director, Entrepreneurship Programs na UChicago

Department

Booth Polsky Center: Entrepreneurship Programs

About the Department

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.

As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.

For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

Job Summary

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UChicago’s mission is to advance innovative ideas and technologies from the University of Chicago ecosystem to the world. It aims to create entrepreneurial leaders through a broad range of experiences, including classroom learning, experiential learning, leading-edge research, and community outreach.

The Director, Entrepreneurship Programs is a key leadership role on the Booth Entrepreneurship Program team at the Polsky Center, requiring an entrepreneurial mindset, an in-depth understanding of entrepreneurship and venture capital, and experience coaching and mentoring founders and students. This role oversees a large and expanding portfolio of graduate and undergraduate programs focused on entrepreneurial education, mentorship, and venture creation. The Director is responsible for proactively identifying gaps and opportunities in the Center’s offerings and designing innovative, high-impact experiential programs that equip students with the skills, knowledge, and networks to launch and grow ventures. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the entrepreneurial culture and ecosystem at the University of Chicago. The Director also leads a team of 2-3 full-time staff members.

Responsibilities

• Leads the strategic growth and execution of graduate and undergraduate entrepreneurship programs, with a focus on venture creation and mentorship programs. This includes cultivating a strong network of mentors, advisors, and investors to support student entrepreneurs.
• Identifies, develops, and implements new and innovative educational and experiential programming that aligns with the Polsky Center’s mission and enhances the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Chicago Booth and the University of Chicago.
• Collaborates with faculty, senior staff, and external partners to enhance experiential program offerings, while managing the needs of stakeholders.
• Evaluates program effectiveness, leveraging data and participant feedback to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Manages a team of 2-3 full-time staff members to successfully execute, augment, and grow programming and events within the areas listed above.
• Works with Polsky Center leadership and the Alumni Relations and Development team to support fundraising efforts for relevant programs and initiatives, including developing fundraising proposals, building and managing relationships with donors, and stewarding gifts.
• Coordinates with the Polsky Center marketing team to build awareness of the Polsky Center’s offerings.
• Establishes strategic partnerships with internal and external organizations to provide constituents with best-in-class entrepreneurial opportunities and resources.
• Represents the Polsky Center at University-wide initiatives, conferences, and industry events to promote the center’s mission and programs.
• Manages the development of programming that creates student community, including summer activities, student leadership training, and other staff organized events.
• Provides staff management, resources, and training to organizations that create meaningful co-curricular and/or community service experiences for students.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree, MBA or related field, particularly with a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation.

Experience:

• At least seven years of relevant experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, venture creation, or program development.
• Background working in a university, accelerator, venture capital, or startup environment.

Preferred Competencies

• Deep understanding of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, including startup development, startup investment and financing, and innovation methodologies.
• Familiarity with academic institutions and experiential learning programs.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset, with experience designing, launching, and scaling new programs, initiatives, or ventures.
• Proven ability to manage uncertainty and execute initiatives with limited guidance.
• Strong strategic thinking and program development skills, identify opportunities, drive growth initiatives, and create impactful entrepreneurial programming.
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with diverse audiences, including students, faculty, entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate partners, while facilitating consensus and driving projects forward.
• Exceptional communication skills, including professional verbal, written, and presentation abilities, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter, work independently, and take initiative, as well as lead a team effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build relationships across different stakeholders, including students, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and manage frequent interruptions.
• Familiarity with the University of Chicago’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, systems, and stakeholders.

Working Conditions

• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
• Flexibility to travel frequently between the Hyde Park campus, Polsky Exchange, and other local entrepreneurial hubs.
• Occasionally work early mornings or late evenings for events.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

Job Family

Student Affairs & Services

Role Impact

People Manager

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$85,000.00 - $120,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

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