Director, Economic & Community Impact & Incubator

Rider-University; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rider University invites applications for the Director of the Brodsky Institute for Economic and Community Impact. The Director will lead experiential learning initiatives for students while overseeing the incubator's client portfolio and advancing partnerships with local startups and organizations.

The role bridges the university and the business community, providing students with real-world experiences and supporting economic development through hands-on mentoring, strategic planning, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in business mentoring, consulting, or entrepreneurship.
• Strong background in experiential learning and student development.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and execution of student experiential services, including supervising student Fellows who work with entrepreneurs.
• Mentoring and assisting client businesses in business development, planning, market analysis, and strategic planning within the Business Incubator.
• Providing professional training and mentoring to students to prepare them to work with clients on projects like financial models, marketing, and SWOT analysis.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the incubator, and contributing to the strategic growth of the Center.
• Building partnerships with local startups, small businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to provide student-powered technical assistance.

Skills

Business mentoring

Consulting

Entrepreneurship experience

Experiential learning

Student development

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related field

Job description

Rider University invites applications for the Director of the Brodsky Institute for Economic and Community Impact. The Director will lead experiential learning initiatives for students while overseeing the incubator's client portfolio and advancing partnerships with local startups and organizations.

The role bridges the university and the business community, providing students with real-world experiences and supporting economic development through hands-on mentoring, strategic planning, and