DIRECTOR / ISABELLA BANK INSTITUTE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, United States
DIRECTOR / ISABELLA BANK INSTITUTE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Provides strategic direction and leadership to the Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship (IBIE) and develops processes and measures of the organization’s performance. The position promotes a culture of entrepreneurship for students, collaborates with industry and community partners on economic development and innovation, builds relationships with colleges and programs on campus, and develops experiential learning opportunities such as the New Venture Competition (NVC). Position Information
Posting Number: S-3767 Position Number: 00060 Type of Recruitment: External Title: DIRECTOR / ISABELLA BANK INSTITUTE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 month Weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; weekends and evenings as needed Location: Mount Pleasant, MI Pay Range: $90,000 – $115,000 per year Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in business or a related field. Five years of experience as a business leader, entrepreneur, or business owner with increasing responsibilities. Supervisory experience. Demonstrated strategic thinking skills with direct experience leading the development and execution of key strategic initiatives. Ability to build and lead teams that successfully achieve objectives and deliver impact. Ability to develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders and partners. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in business or a related field. Seven years of experience as a business leader, entrepreneur, or business owner with increasing responsibilities. Knowledge of and interaction with the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Michigan or other region(s). Experience leading programs and curriculum that coach and develop entrepreneurs, employees, or students, preferably in a higher education setting. Experience collaborating with and guiding stakeholders to support entrepreneurs, including mentorship programs, establishing external relationships, securing speakers, and other programming activity. Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and maintain an adaptive strategic vision and plan, leveraging existing resources to maximize the impact of the IBIE. Lead efforts to build strategic relationships and teams comprised of faculty, staff, alumni, students, and other stakeholders to accomplish strategic objectives. Direct the development and implementation of innovative programmatic offerings that catalyze student entrepreneurial thinking and experiences, including the New Venture Challenge and related events. Raise awareness, stature, and network of the IBIE by amplifying student entrepreneurship efforts across the college, CMU, and the community. Actively participate in the greater ecosystem for entrepreneurs and innovators, fostering relationships with external organizations and alumni. Support the dean’s office and CMU advancement team in increasing alumni engagement, building relationships, and supporting fundraising strategies for student entrepreneurs. Provide guidance to the IBIE/NVC Advisory Board and disseminate results. Develop employer relations to support students seeking internships and full-time employment opportunities. May teach related academic courses as assigned. Lead and oversee department staff, student experiential opportunities, and operational delivery. Serve as leader of Wakeling‑Gendron Entrepreneur Scholars, University Innovation Fellows, and other programs. Oversee the annual budgeting process, analyze results, and report to the Dean’s Office. Foster an inclusive and collaborative team that attracts, retains, and develops talent and student engagement. Guide programs, tools, resources, and norms for the IDEA Den, an energized space for entrepreneurial students. Steward the highest standards of integrity, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement. Administrative & Application Information
Central Michigan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth, race, religion, sex, sex‑based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight. All applications must be submitted online through the CMU job portal. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. If you wish to include additional documents, use the “Other Document (1)” upload field.
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Provides strategic direction and leadership to the Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship (IBIE) and develops processes and measures of the organization’s performance. The position promotes a culture of entrepreneurship for students, collaborates with industry and community partners on economic development and innovation, builds relationships with colleges and programs on campus, and develops experiential learning opportunities such as the New Venture Competition (NVC). Position Information
Posting Number: S-3767 Position Number: 00060 Type of Recruitment: External Title: DIRECTOR / ISABELLA BANK INSTITUTE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP Employment Status: Full-Time, 12 month Weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; weekends and evenings as needed Location: Mount Pleasant, MI Pay Range: $90,000 – $115,000 per year Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in business or a related field. Five years of experience as a business leader, entrepreneur, or business owner with increasing responsibilities. Supervisory experience. Demonstrated strategic thinking skills with direct experience leading the development and execution of key strategic initiatives. Ability to build and lead teams that successfully achieve objectives and deliver impact. Ability to develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders and partners. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in business or a related field. Seven years of experience as a business leader, entrepreneur, or business owner with increasing responsibilities. Knowledge of and interaction with the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Michigan or other region(s). Experience leading programs and curriculum that coach and develop entrepreneurs, employees, or students, preferably in a higher education setting. Experience collaborating with and guiding stakeholders to support entrepreneurs, including mentorship programs, establishing external relationships, securing speakers, and other programming activity. Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and maintain an adaptive strategic vision and plan, leveraging existing resources to maximize the impact of the IBIE. Lead efforts to build strategic relationships and teams comprised of faculty, staff, alumni, students, and other stakeholders to accomplish strategic objectives. Direct the development and implementation of innovative programmatic offerings that catalyze student entrepreneurial thinking and experiences, including the New Venture Challenge and related events. Raise awareness, stature, and network of the IBIE by amplifying student entrepreneurship efforts across the college, CMU, and the community. Actively participate in the greater ecosystem for entrepreneurs and innovators, fostering relationships with external organizations and alumni. Support the dean’s office and CMU advancement team in increasing alumni engagement, building relationships, and supporting fundraising strategies for student entrepreneurs. Provide guidance to the IBIE/NVC Advisory Board and disseminate results. Develop employer relations to support students seeking internships and full-time employment opportunities. May teach related academic courses as assigned. Lead and oversee department staff, student experiential opportunities, and operational delivery. Serve as leader of Wakeling‑Gendron Entrepreneur Scholars, University Innovation Fellows, and other programs. Oversee the annual budgeting process, analyze results, and report to the Dean’s Office. Foster an inclusive and collaborative team that attracts, retains, and develops talent and student engagement. Guide programs, tools, resources, and norms for the IDEA Den, an energized space for entrepreneurial students. Steward the highest standards of integrity, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement. Administrative & Application Information
Central Michigan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth, race, religion, sex, sex‑based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight. All applications must be submitted online through the CMU job portal. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. If you wish to include additional documents, use the “Other Document (1)” upload field.
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