Entrepreneurial Programs Specialist

Rome Business School; Roma; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading educational organization in Rome is seeking an Entrepreneurial Programs Specialist to design and manage innovative programs that support students in transforming ideas into sustainable ventures. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience, a Master's degree, and fluency in Italian and English. This role offers an initial fixed-term contract with growth potential.

Servizi

Fixed-term contract with renewal possibility

Competenze

• 3+ years in project management, startup incubation/acceleration management, or entrepreneurial consultancy.
• Fluent Italian; English C1 level or higher.

Mansioni

• Design, manage, and monitor Innovation Lifecycle and Freelancing programs.
• Provide mentorship and tailored advisory for idea validation.
• Organize events and networking activities to connect students with stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Project management

Startup incubation

Mentorship

Networking

Partnership development

Formazione

Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Management, or related fields

Descrizione del lavoro

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Overview

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Job description

At Grupo Planeta, we are looking for an Entrepreneurial Programs Specialist (fixed-term contract) to join our team in the Rome Business School.

Job Mission: The selected professional will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the Startup Journey programs (from Idea Generation to the Scaling Phase) and Freelancing programs, with the goal of supporting students in transforming their ideas into sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Program Development & Management: Design, manage, and monitor Innovation Lifecycle and Freelancing programs, ensuring a structured and high-impact learning path for students.
• Mentorship & Advisory: Provide direct support through mentorship, coaching, and tailored advisory for idea validation and project development.
• Networking & Ecosystem Building: Organize events, pitch sessions, and networking activities to connect students with mentors, investors, incubators, and key startup ecosystem stakeholders.
• Partnership Development: Create and strengthen strategic collaborations with organizations, companies, and institutions to support entrepreneurship programs.
• Trend Analysis & Innovation: Continuously monitor startup and freelancing ecosystem trends, introducing best practices and innovative tools into the programs.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate with other School Departments to integrate entrepreneurial programs into the overall educational offer and reinforce the School’s positioning.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in project management, startup incubation/acceleration management, entrepreneurial consultancy, or similar roles within the innovation ecosystem.
• Education: Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Management, Innovation, or related fields. Direct entrepreneurial experience is highly valued.
• Languages: Fluent Italian; English C1 level or higher.

Ideal profile

• Experienced or highly knowledgeable in startup, freelancing, and self-employment dynamics.
• Strong in organizational and project management skills.
• An excellent communicator, capable of interacting effectively in international settings with diverse stakeholders (students, mentors, investors, academic boards).
• Skilled at developing high-value partnerships and collaborations.
• Proactive, innovative, and solution-oriented, with a strong problem-solving mindset.

What We Offer

• Initial fixed-term contract (CCNL Aninsei), with the possibility of renewal.

EEO statement

At Grupo Planeta, we offer equal opportunities. We are committed to treating all applications equally based on their skills, achievements, and experience—regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Location & Job details

• Greater Rome Metropolitan Area
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Higher Education