Project Program Director
Kinsley Power Systems, Henderson, NV, United States
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date.
Project Program Director Working Title Director of Tad and Judy Krug Entrepreneurship Institute Position # A00060 Department College of Business - HSU
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
The Director of the Tad and Judy Krug Entrepreneurship Institute provides strategic and operational leadership for the University’s entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives. The Director serves as the foundational leader of a newly established Institute, responsible for launching programs, building partnerships, and positioning the Institute as a regional hub for applied entrepreneurship, experiential learning, and community engagement.
This is a hands‑on, externally facing role focused on student venture development, community entrepreneurship, and practical innovation, not solely academic administration.
Inspiring Innovation. Empowering Entrepreneurs. Creating Opportunity.
Duties & Responsibilities
Institute Leadership & Strategy
Launch and lead the Tad & Judy Krug Entrepreneurship Institute in alignment with the College of Business' mission.
Develop and execute a multi-year implementation plan tied to funded priorities.
Serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for the Institute.
Design and oversee student-focused entrepreneurship programming, including:
- Startup boot camps and pitch competitions
- Venture development and consulting projects
- Workshops, speaker series, and innovation sprints
Collaborate with faculty to integrate entrepreneurship into coursework and experiential learning.
Align Institute programming with the Southern Bancorp Innovation Lab.
Student & Venture Support
Provide direct coaching and mentoring to student entrepreneurs and startup teams.
Coordinate access to seed funding, pitch opportunities, and external mentors.
Support inclusive pathways into entrepreneurship for diverse student populations.
Community & External Partnerships
Build and sustain partnerships with:
- Local and regional businesses
- Economic development organizations
- Alumni entrepreneurs and industry leaders
Position the Institute as a connector between the University and the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Manage the Institute's global entrepreneurship partnership (Ghana).
Support student engagement as mentors, judges, and (beginning in 2027) participants in global experiential learning opportunities.
Operations & Stewardship
Manage the Institute's operating budget and ensure responsible use of donor funds.
Oversee Institute space and coordinate with facilities and technology partners.
Track participation, outcomes, and impact for reporting to University leadership and donors.
Depending on program growth and funding the Director may:
- Serve as Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
- Supervise and collaborate with an Entrepreneur-in-Residence who provides additional venture coaching and practitioner engagement.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and manage programs.
- Strong communication, organizational, and relationship‑building skills.
General Days/Hours
- Full‑time, primarily on‑campus position.
- Occasional evening and weekend events.
- Local, regional, and limited national/international travel.
Other
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, economic development, or applied higher education leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or doctorate.
- Experience as an entrepreneur, founder, or startup leader.
- Experience working with community entrepreneurship, accelerators, or venture programs.
- Experience managing externally funded initiatives.