Entrepreneur Center Director

County College of Morris; Randolph Township (NJ); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County College of Morris is seeking an Entrepreneur Center Director to design and deliver programming in collaboration with community partners and educational institutions. You will mentor prospective and new small business owners, manage co-working spaces and incubators, and generate revenue to sustain the center.

The role involves engaging with CCM and external partners to promote workforce development, create internship opportunities, and support a growing entrepreneurial ecosystem within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, economic development, or related field is required; Master’s preferred.
• Five+ years of experience in entrepreneurship, small business development, or program coordination.

Responsabilités

• Design and deliver programming in collaboration with community partners.
• Mentor prospective and new small business owners through resources and guidance.
• Manage entrepreneurial facilities (co-working spaces, incubators, venues) to generate revenue.
• Promote CCM workforce development programs and services.
• Develop internships for degree and certificate students.
• Occasional evenings/weekends and local travel may be required.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Facilitation

Relationship-building

Event planning

Community engagement

Facility management

Revenue generation

Database systems

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business/economics/ entrepreneurship

Master's degree preferred

Outils

Salesforce

Colleague

Elevate

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Workforce Development, the Entrepreneur 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, and 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 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.

A 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.

A Bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, economic development, or related field (Master’s preferred) is required. Five plus years of experience in entrepreneurship, small business development, or program coordination needed.