Entrepreneurship Specialist

University of Prince Mugrin; Medina; Sur place; SAR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Prince Mugrin seeks an Entrepreneurship Specialist to support the Entrepreneurship Centre’s strategic and operational activities in Medina. You will build relationships with stakeholders, facilitate student entrepreneurship projects, and organize events to foster a thriving local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

You will collaborate across departments, develop programs, monitor KPIs, and help marketing and data analysis efforts to enhance visibility and impact of the university’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Minimum two years’ experience in managing entrepreneurship programs, business incubation and acceleration.
• Excellent human relations skills and demonstration of a strong service orientation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Good in writing, documentation, organizing, planning and analytical skills.
• Good team player with integrity, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge in project scheduling, purchasing, shipping and processes.
• Maintains confidentiality of purchasing and financial information.
• Good knowledge of computer skills.

Responsabilités

• Conduct initial consultations with students to assess their business ideas and needs, providing guidance.
• Connect students with mentors, advisors, and funding opportunities.
• Organize and oversee monthly events, including guest speaker sessions, networking events, and workshops.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide additional support, programs, and activities in entrepreneurship.
• Implement strategies to achieve the Entrepreneurship Centre KPIs within deadlines.
• Assist in developing and executing a marketing plan for the Entrepreneurship Centre.
• Explore new directions to improve the university's entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Coordinate collection and analysis of data to assess impact of programs.
• Collect and evaluate feedback and data, and develop improvement plans.
• Prepare programmatic and financial reports for the Entrepreneurship Centre.
• Write and revise policies and procedures for efficient operation.

Connaissances

Human relations

Communication

Negotiation

Writing & docs

Planning & analytics

Team player

Project scheduling

Purchasing & shipping

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

UPM is looking for Saudi of the highest caliber to fill vacancy of Entrepreneurship Specialist:

This position is responsible for assisting the Head of the Entrepreneurship Center in establishing and maintaining effective strategic and operational direction for the Centre, aligned with Business Development goals. The specialist will focus on building relationships with various establishments, supporting, developing, and organizing initiatives to foster entrepreneurship within the university and the local community. The specialist is expected to proactively contribute to the continuous growth and success of the Entrepreneurship Centre. This role requires a passion for entrepreneurship, strong communication and networking skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders. The specialist should be adaptable, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities to ensure the Entrepreneurship Centre's objectives are met.

Functional Description:

This position is responsible for assisting the Head of the Entrepreneurship Center in establishing and maintaining effective strategic and operational direction for the Centre, aligned with Business Development goals. The specialist will focus on building relationships with various establishments, supporting, developing, and organizing initiatives to foster entrepreneurship within the university and the local community. The specialist is expected to proactively contribute to the continuous growth and success of the Entrepreneurship Centre. This role requires a passion for entrepreneurship, strong communication and networking skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders. The specialist should be adaptable, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities to ensure the Entrepreneurship Centre's objectives are met.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial consultations with students to assess their business ideas and needs, providing guidance and support throughout their entrepreneurial journey.
• Connect students with relevant mentors, advisors, and funding opportunities to facilitate their entrepreneurial ventures.
• Organize and oversee monthly events, including guest speaker sessions, networking events, and workshops, to foster a vibrant entrepreneurial community and facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide additional support, programs, and activities in entrepreneurship tailored to the needs of students.
• Implement effective strategies to achieve the Entrepreneurship Centre's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within defined deadlines.
• Provide assistance in the development and execution a comprehensive marketing plan for the Entrepreneurship Centre to enhance its visibility and attract potential stakeholders.
• Explore new directions and innovative approaches to improve and expand the university's entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of data to assess the impact and effectiveness of program initiatives.
• Collect and evaluate feedback and data on projects, initiatives, and activities, and develop recovery or improvement plans as necessary.
• Prepare programmatic and financial reports for the Entrepreneurship Centre, ensuring accurate and timely submission.
• Write, revise, and improve the policies and procedures of the Entrepreneurship Centre to ensure efficient and effective operation, compliance with regulations, and adherence to best practices.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform other duties as assigned by the line manager to support the Entrepreneurship Centre in achieving its goals.

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or any related degree.
• Minimum two years’ experience in managing entrepreneurship programs, business incubation and acceleration.
• Must have excellent human relations skills and demonstrate a strong service orientation.
• Excellent communication skills and negotiation skills.
• Good in writing, documentation and organizing, planning and analytical skills.
• Good team player with integrity, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge in project scheduling, purchasing, shipping and processes.
• Maintains confidentiality of purchasing and financial information.
• Good knowledge of computer skills.

The University of Prince Mugrin

It is located in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. It was founded in 2017.

UPM has the latest educational curricula in the Kingdom and advanced university education that includes the latest curricula and educational materials that support students to build a bright future.