Cohort Program Lead - Startup & Venture Growth

University of Nebraska – Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska – Lincoln is seeking a Cohort Program Manager in Lincoln, NE to lead the Center for Entrepreneurship’s Accelerator and Catalysts programs. The role involves coaching student teams, managing mentor and investor relations, and supporting the Husker Venture Fund.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and five years in startup/venture environments, with demonstrated AI tool usage. Evening/weekend hours may be needed. This is an EO/AA employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant startup/venture development experience.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools in a professional or entrepreneurial context.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance the Center’s cohort programs (Accelerator and Catalysts); coach student teams through startup development.
• Maintain mentor, service provider, and investor relationships to support program success.
• Co-advises Husker Venture Fund and supports the Cornhusker Venture Capital Investment Competition.

Skills

AI tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

University of Nebraska – Lincoln is seeking a Cohort Program Manager in Lincoln, NE to lead the Center for Entrepreneurship’s Accelerator and Catalysts programs. The role involves coaching student teams, managing mentor and investor relations, and supporting the Husker Venture Fund.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and five years in startup/venture environments, with demonstrated AI tool usage. Evening/weekend hours may be needed. This is an EO/AA employer.