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Universities of Wisconsin · 1 month ago

Management and Leadership Programs: Entrepreneurship Program Manager

Eau Claire, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Universities of Wisconsin is seeking an Entrepreneurship Program Manager for their Department of Management and Leadership Programs. The role involves developing connections within the community, teaching entrepreneurship topics, and managing the growth of the entrepreneurship program.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Leads the development and implementation of academic program initiatives

May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees

Provides full service advising resources and services, provides information about educational options and academic requirements, and communicates directly with students regarding all aspects of the advising process

Serves as the liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups to identify and maintain academic program-related partnerships

Manages degree programs and/or certificates, high impact practice programming and events, and curriculum development and implementation

Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and academic program objectives

Evaluates existing academic program strategy and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement

May manage the unit budget and approve unit expenditures

Assists stakeholders with preparing and/or maintaining documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements

Qualification

Masters in EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship experienceUniversity teaching experienceSmall business consultingExecutive leadershipNetworking skillsOutreach skillsCommitment to diversityCreativity in teachingInnovation in teaching

Required

Masters in Entrepreneurship, MBA, or related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution

Five years of experience in Entrepreneurship, small business consulting, executive leadership, or related field

Desired area of specialty is in entrepreneurship (with interests in teaching creativity and innovation, idea generation, entrepreneurship, growth plan development, or similar courses)