Faculty - Business - School of Entrepreneurship Program Chair

The Program Chair will directly assist the School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Statewide Dean to ensure that the Garatoni School of Entrepreneurship & Innovation can collaborate effectively and meet goals within your service area according to an overarching timeline and budget.  The Program Chair oversees the day-to-day administrative and operation roles in the school, manages communication channels, develops entrepreneurial networks, and works with campuses and high schools to assist in satisfying needs as they arise. Candidates for this position must have an entrepreneurial mindset and approach when dealing with tasks. A main role is to keep the program’s key functions running smoothly by planning out the implementation of each smaller task that contributes to the school’s purpose.

• Plan, promote, implement, evaluate (with site visits), lead, and manage day-to-day operations of the program with an entrepreneurial mindset within the detail-oriented college requirements.
• Create, administer, and manage the area’s program budget and strategic plan.
• Assist with curriculum and program development and management at the statewide level.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and management of high schools and related activities.
• Prepare and present reports to college administrators, sponsors, and key stakeholders.
• Liaise with the program’s constituents to ensure excellent customer service for their needs.
• Develop and implement strategies, procedures, and plans needed to enhance program growth within your service area and with a focus on the college’s statewide mission.
• Implement performance management, key metrics, and controls.
• Oversee the program’s student recruitment, enrollment, and advising for your service area.
• Interview and participate in selecting full and part-time program faculty; orient, train, supervise, develop, evaluate, mentor, counsel, and terminate personnel according to established policies and procedures.
• Serve on, and sometimes convene, various committee and task force initiatives on issues of student retention, diversity, etc.
• Become a catalyst in enhancing the ecosystem of the area entrepreneurial community.
• Participate and provide professional expertise to aid or lead organizations that create linkages between the college and the community.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed for the operation, instruction, and effectiveness of the program.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list.  Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned.  All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Entrepreneurial mindset - ideally with entrepreneurial experience.
• Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees where every individual feels respected and valued. 
• Must have advanced leadership and communication skills to do their job effectively.
• Knowledge of lean startup activities, the Business Model Canvas, design thinking, and the Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Advising and counseling skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate self-direction, motivation, and work well in a team setting.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with outside sponsors, mentors, subject matter experts, college administration, factuality, parents, students and help effectively recruit students and key stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of staff management, industry specifics, and entrepreneurial strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Superior management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in challenging situations.
• 5+ years direct entrepreneurial experience in own business.
• Program creation and development experience.

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