Jobs at Clarkson

Assistant Director
Entrepreneur Center, School of Business

Clarkson University is a private, nationally ranked research institution aligned with the global marketplace. Located near the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in Potsdam, NY, the University enrolls 3,000 high-ability undergraduate and graduate students who thrive in rigorous programs in business, engineering, health sciences, liberal arts, and science. Through comprehensive industry partnerships and a boundary-spanning approach to collaborative scholarship and research across traditional academic disciplines, Clarkson faculty and staff have been at the forefront of addressing societal challenges and preparing graduates to achieve extraordinary professional success for over 100 years.

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of the Entrepreneurship Center, the Assistant Director of the Entrepreneurship Center requires a highly motivated and energetic professional who is self motivated and results driven. The Assistant Director supports the Director in implementing a comprehensive strategic plan that successfully advances small business sustainability regionally and promotes the Center nationally.

The Assistant Director will work extensively with regional partners to develop value added relationships; will identify and apply for grant opportunities to support the strategic plan and will attend national conferences in order to develop relationships, learn best practices and enhance national exposure.

WORK PERFORMED

• Provide support for the implementation of a strategic plan for the Entrepreneurship Center at Clarkson University including:
o Promoting and delivering multiple sessions of the My Small Business 101 program.
o Identification of, and application to, several grant programs which are aligned with the Center mission and vision.
o Identification and collaboration with regional partners who can support the Center vision.
o Promoting the Center mission and vision to the campus community, the region and the broader Entrepreneurship support community in a way that attracts positive national attention.
o Work with web developer to complete on-line presence, be responsible for maintenance and weekly update of on-line presence.

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree or 5 years experience in related field preferred. The successful candidate will have a minimum of one year of progressive professional responsibility in consulting, marketing or sales related experience. Evidence of leadership and the ability to work independently is desired. A track record of working creatively, independently and effectively is essential. Excellent communication and public relations skills, knowledge of curriculum issues, prior management experience utilizing a team approach, and keen desire to contribute to the success of the Entrepreneurship Center and those that the Center serves will be important in the selection of the Entrepreneurship Center Assistant director.


Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates are asked to send a letter of interest, a current resume and references (3) to Director of Human Resources, Clarkson University, Box 5542, Potsdam, NY 13699-5542.

An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, people with disabilities and veterans.
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