University of Miami · 17 hours ago
Asst. Director, Launch Pad (Student Entrepreneurial Mentorship)
Coral Gables, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expThe University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems. The Asst. Director, Launch Pad oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the assigned University programs, focusing on delivering high-quality mentorship and programs to students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Plans, implements, evaluates, and monitors organization-wide development programs, with a focus on mentorship of emerging entrepreneurs in the University community
Implements project plans related to the delivery of new and on-going professional development programs
Works with internal stakeholders so that the program runs efficiently and effectively
Evaluates and measures the effectiveness of assigned programs
Ensures that operations are managed within authorized budgets
Collects, manages, and reports program data
Develops and cultivates relationships and partnerships with various external entities and organizations to further department functions
Recruits, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines department staff and students to ensure optimum performance
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures
Provides leadership for developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic plans to meet institutional goals related to the assigned program(s)
Defines, implements, and revises operational policies and guidelines for the department
Designs produces and creates all media content efforts to showcase the department ecosystem of startup activity
Mentors students, alumni, faculty and staff, both individually and by establishing a range of mentorship groups designed to further the support and oversight of the entrepreneurial journey for Founders at the University
Devises and presents entrepreneurial concepts and grant proposals to different audience with business and entrepreneurial acumen
Supports interdepartmental entrepreneurship initiatives, partnership of programs, designed and facilitate grants for student populations, workshops
Designs programming, events, and data-related initiatives to further understand patterns and predict future metrics
Collects and manages detailed impact reports highlighting the efforts of The Launch Pad operations, campus-wide efforts, and engagement with the larger Miami community
Evaluates data to recognize trends, changes, and impact of the local/national economy on entrepreneurship
Creates an e-learning platform aimed at giving clients a guided experience of running their own business and learning the fundamentals of business when applied to their ideas
Facilitates, supports, and constructs educational experiences to help inform non-entrepreneurial schools or departments in the form of workshops, seminars, and courses
Manages various training programs for student staff development Educational Workshops
Manages on campus and virtual events strategy
Creates and designs professional development curriculum for student employees
Manages various mentorship programs for students
Oversees the management and logistics of department space and resources including but not limited to the shared co-working space and main office
Works in coordination with the Director in budget planning and earmarking annually, along with allocating appropriate funds for various initiatives
Assists in making budget-impacting decisions throughout the academic year
Leads creator of a comprehensive annual giving plan including detailed funding opportunities and potential donors
Updates and maintains the front end of The Launch Pad website including layout and design, blog, events, and resource library
Responsible for managing a multi-functional workspace with multiple department usage
Coordinates facilities and office operations with appropriate outside vendors
Develops and defines University relationships that support the mission and vision of The Launch Pad
Plans yearly events, and engagement activities that further the Launch Pad mission, awareness, and outreach efforts
Manages all social media platforms including creating content, scheduling, and engaging with audiences
Facilitates general advertisement including editing and updating brochures and applications, marketing and advertisement materials, webpage, and correspondence
Participates in conferences involving the global impact of entrepreneurship along with attending industry-specific events
Oversees the design and development of entrepreneurship related content and programming focused on students
Designs and produces promotional materials and items such as t-shirts, hats, and more to be used in department promotions on campus
Responsible for vetting internal and external interested parties in becoming mentors, and advisors and forming relationships with the department
Proactively coordinates and integrates efforts among clients, alums, and designated community members
Collaborates with University departments and organizations to grow audience and ecosystem
Coordinates with various University departments to co-create programming for entrepreneurship
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required
Minimum 4 Years Of Relevant Experience
Ability to engage with students, alumni, faculty and staff to mentor them in their entrepreneurial endeavors
Knowledge of business and management principles
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations
Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others
Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others
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