Entrepreneur in Residence | Colgate University Job at Colgate University, New York, NY

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  • Colgate University
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Accountabilities:

The Entrepreneur in Residence is responsible for the TIA Incubator and Summer Accelerator: recruiting and engaging students to participate in TIA programs; recruiting, training, and engaging alumni mentors to provide advice and expertise for student entrepreneurs; evolve, develop, and lead program content, coordinating active-learning and experiential workshops for student entrepreneurs at all stages; providing advice and direction to entrepreneurial teams (and their mentors), particularly as they encounter obstacles or thorny challenges; identifying and implementing improvements to these programs that enhance the experiences of student and mentor participants and drive additional positive outcomes.


Another significant dimension of the position is to develop and program the annual spring showcase for entrepreneurship at Colgate. Established in 2012, the TIA Entrepreneur Showcase serves as the culminating event for the TIA Incubator and a showcase of entrepreneurship on campus. Taking place during Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Weekend and coinciding with the Alumni Council's spring meeting, the event features exceptional ventures from the TIA Incubator and inspirational speakers from the alumni community and beyond. For students in the TIA Incubator, this event provides a clear goalpost for their experience in the Incubator, with specific deliverables and deadlines. The EIR will be responsible — with the support of others in the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Office of University Events, and colleagues in the Division of Advancement — for putting together an annual event that features newsworthy students and speakers; draws alumni, parents, and outsiders to campus; and provides a reputational boost to the University.


The Entrepreneur in Residence serves not only as a resource to student, faculty, staff, and community entrepreneurs, but also as the leader for the Colgate alumni, parents, and friends who have successfully built and grown early-stage ventures across a wide range of industries and who volunteer their time and talent in mentoring Colgate entrepreneurs.


Success in the role will be measured by the overall satisfaction, enthusiasm, and loyalty of students participating in TIA programs and the quality of the annual pitch competition and venture showcase.


Specific accountabilities include:


TIA Program Experience

  • Oversee TIA programs, working to achieve annual program goals and advisory board recommendations.
  • Evolve, develop, and present TIA educational program content to program participants.
  • Deliver stellar program experiences for participants and mentors.
  • Serve as the primary contact for alumni mentors, supporting and bridging mentor-student engagement.
  • Oversee mentor recruitment, selection, and development.

Student Coaching and Advising

  • Advise students participating in TIA programs. Work with students to identify their goals, support their problem solving efforts, and help them make the best use of their mentors.
  • Connect students to local and alumni resources, including small business advising, growth resources, and subject matter experts.

TIA Entrepreneur Showcase

  • Produce a top-notch annual pitch competition and venture showcase.
  • Coach and prepare teams for success at the event.

Community Building

  • Drive student engagement and build campus awareness about TIA and its value to students.
  • Collaborate with student engagement interns and peer advisors to build a community of student entrepreneurs on campus.
  • Deliver engaging social media content and well-attended in-person experiences, leveraging student interns.

Entrepreneurial Resource

  • Contribute to other initiatives within the E&I ecosystem, providing subject matter expertise.
  • Serve as an entrepreneurial resource for other members of the campus community, including faculty, staff, and alumni.
  • Contribute to new entrepreneurial programs at Colgate, including Creativity Into Action and Research Into Action.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

  • First-hand experience as a founder/founding team member.
  • Experience with undergraduate entrepreneurship, either as a faculty/staff member, mentor/advisor, and/or program/course participant.
  • Experience advising entrepreneurs and serving as a mentor/coach.
  • Experiencing managing programs hands-on and in collaboration with other team members.
  • Demonstrated experience creating community and inspiring others.
  • Strong communication and public speaking skills.
  • Approachable, collaborative work style and active listener.
  • Understanding of

    About Colgate University

    Colgate University is a highly selective residential liberal arts institution distinguished by academic excellence and interdisciplinary inquiry. Located on a beautiful campus in upstate New York, Colgate takes pride in the active engagement of its students and faculty in local, national, and global communities.

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