Entrepreneurship Program Manager

Please apply to the role using the link below:

https://ESU.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=1&c=esu&id=8314&source=really

East Stroudsburg University is hiring an Entrepreneurship Program Manager! Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU’s proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provides convenient access to internships, careers and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country’s largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun.

As the Entrepreneurship Program Manager, you will need to think creatively and be comfortable leading strategic initiatives to optimize ESU’s entrepreneurial programs to support student enrichment. You will be an active member of the Economic Development and Entrepreneurship team and will work closely with the Director of Business Accelerator and Entrepreneurship to create campus wide interest in entrepreneurial activities through workshops & presentations. You will thrive in this role if you like combining your previous business management experience with exemplary collaboration skills all while developing relationships to sustain various ESU initiatives such as the warrior startup challenge, Made in the Poconos competition, and Entrepreneurship club. To be successful in this role, the applicant must be deadline driven, demonstrate the ability to skillfully pivot between tasks along with cultivating a robust environment where students can successfully apply their newfound entrepreneurial skillset to their post graduate careers.

Your normal hours will be Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, but you may have to flex your schedule from time to time based on the needs of the business to be a true Entrepreneurship Program Manager. This is a 9-month position with the summer off. When our team shows up for work, they are energized and motivated to succeed - all while being the most crucial piece to keeping the ESU operations humming.

What Will I Do At ESU? (AKA Essential Duties)

• Develop, implement, and assess programs and events that introduce and engage students, faculty, and the campus to the concepts of entrepreneurship.
• Recruit students into the Warrior Startup Challenge and Entrepreneurship Club.
• Coordinate, promote, recruit, and organize the Warrior Startup Challenge.
• Recruit and mentor students to participate in tecBRIDGE business plan competitions (collegiate/non-collegiate).
• Coordinate and facilitate the annual high school Future Business Leader Association (FBLA) ‘Made in the Poconos’ Innovator of the Year Award at ESU.
• Create and coordinate social media and content marketing strategies in collaboration with University Relations.
• Assist faculty who supervise internships for credit related to entrepreneurship and support students in gaining internships and externships.

What We're Looking For (AKA Qualifications)

• Bachelors Degree in related field required, graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of demonstrated experience in the area of entrepreneurship, business management, and mentoring early-stage companies.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups, including students, faculty, businesses, and entrepreneurs

Effective communication/presentation and technical skills.

• Valid Drivers License.
• Experience as a founder of a company and/or company investor preferred.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend English; able to follow verbal instructions.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Teams required.

What We Offer

• Outstanding benefits package including benefits such as medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid leave
• Salary: Based on Experience
• Living by the Warrior Code:
• Accountable for One's Actions
• Committed to Self-Growth
• Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good
• Positive, Honest, and Loyal
• Respectful of the Environment and Community
• Dedicated to Empowering Others

And yes, legal made us spell this out…
Must be at least 18 years old and be able to read and write English. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment. We are proud ESU is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person