Asst. Director, Launch Pad; Student Entrepreneurial Mentorship

Position: Asst. Director, Launch Pad (Student Entrepreneurial Mentorship)
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The Asst. Director, Launch Pad oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the assigned University programs in accordance with the institution’s academic and strategic missions. The incumbent operates with the goal of delivering high quality mentorship and programs to the University students, alumni, faculty, staff and other key stakeholders. Furthermore, Asst. Director, Launch Pad provides guidance and mentorship to program staff to encourage talent development.
** CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
*** 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.
*** This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
***** CORE QUALIFICATIONS
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* Education:

** Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required.
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* Experience:

** Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
** Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
*** 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.
** DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
*** Manages department personnel and performance, including student employees, and ensures that staff is trained, developed, and empowered to effectively to do their jobs.
** Program Development:
*** 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.
** Data Reporting and Analysis:
*** 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…