Entrepreneur and Culinary Science Center Director

County College of Morris (Cc M); Randolph Township (NJ); On-site; USD 862,000 - 863,000; Full time

Job summary

County College of Morris in Randolph, NJ seeks an Entrepreneur and Culinary Science Center Director to lead programming that fosters an entrepreneurial ecosystem. The director will design and deliver initiatives with community partners, mentor small business owners, and coordinate resources and events to support student entrepreneurs.

The role manages center facilities, generates revenue to sustain the program, develops internship opportunities, and works with CCM's workforce development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, entrepreneurship, economic development, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in entrepreneurship, small business development, or program coordination.
• Strong understanding of the small business lifecycle and the challenges faced by new entrepreneurs.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver programming with community partners to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Mentor prospective and new small business owners through resource navigation and program facilitation.
• Manage entrepreneurial facilities (co-working spaces, incubators, event venues) to generate revenue.
• Promote CCM educational programs and services within the Center for Workforce Development.
• Develop internships for degree and certificate students; collaborate with college and external partners.

Skills

Small business lifecycle

Communication

Facilitation

Relationship-building

Event planning

Community engagement

Facility management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Diversity experience

Student resources knowledge

Attention to detail

Database systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/ entrepreneurship/ economic development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Colleague

Salesforce

Elevate

Job description

Career Opportunities at County College of Morris

Entrepreneur and Culinary Science Center Director

Position Title Entrepreneur and Culinary Science Center Director

Job Category Administrative Staff

Salary Range $86,124 - $90,000

Position Type Full Time

Department Workforce Development - Administration

Job Summary The Entrepreneur and Culinary Science Center Director will play a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem by designing and delivering impactful programming in collaboration with community partners such as the Chamber of Commerce, other economic development groups, and educational institutions. This individual will support prospective and new small business owners through mentorship, resource navigation, and program facilitation. Additionally, the director will manage the usage of entrepreneurial facilities (e.g., co-working spaces, incubators, event venues) to generate revenue that sustains and grows the position. This position is responsible for the financial success of the Center.

The Entrepreneur and Culinary Science Center Director will work collaboratively with the college community, external college partners, employers, and other members of the community to successfully promote educational programs and services within the Center for Workforce Development and CCM at large. The development of internships for degree and certificate students will be an important part of the director’s work. The individual will use independent judgement while taking the initiative in the preparation and completion of assignments while staying ahead of future programming needs. A flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends may be required as well as local travel within the community.

This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Workforce Development.

Qualifications - Education Bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, economic development, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Qualifications - Experience 5+ years of experience in entrepreneurship, small business development, or program coordination.

Qualifications - Skills Strong understanding of the small business lifecycle and the challenges faced by new entrepreneurs. Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills. Experience with event planning, community engagement, and/or facility management is a plus. Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for supporting others in their business journey. Experience working with diverse populations. Knowledge of resources available for students both on and off campus. Strong organizational skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and related programs, excellent computer skills, good phone skills, customer service skills, attention to detail, self-motivated, good communications skills, and ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of or ability to learn variety of database systems including Colleague, Salesforce, and Elevate.

Work Hours This position will have flexible hours with some evenings and weekends required. It is a campus-based position.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Contact Us: County College of Morris 214 Center Grove Road Randolph, NJ 07869 973-328-5000