Entrepreneurship Institute Director

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 268,000; Part time

Job summary

The Executive Director at University of California - Davis leads a premier entrepreneurship program, overseeing program development, fundraising, and external relations in collaboration with the Advisory Board and the Dean's Office. The role shapes strategy and ensures long-term financial stability for the institute.

You will build an external network of partners, donors and sponsors across universities, corporations, investors and foundations while teaching and guiding in the institute's

Qualifications

• Experience developing and launching new ventures/businesses.
• Experience identifying, initiating, closing, and maintaining partnerships with internal and external partners in non-profit and/or educational settings.
• Experience developing, managing, and teaching within academic and/or corporate training programs; fundraising through sponsorships, grants, and/or executive education.
• Strong knowledge of value and mission of educational programs and appreciation for university researchers, corporate partners, and research funding agencies.
• Ability to teach curriculum in institute programs.
• Public speaking and representation in talks, presentations, and/or writing; ability to work well in small teams.

Responsibilities

• Program development and delivery leadership.
• External relations and donor relations.
• Strategic development and planning.
• Fundraising activities and objectives.

Skills

Fundraising

Partnership development

Program leadership

Teaching/mentoring

Non-profit experience

Job description

The Executive Director at University of California - Davis leads a premier entrepreneurship program, overseeing program development, fundraising, and external relations in collaboration with the Advisory Board and the Dean's Office. The role shapes strategy and ensures long-term financial stability for the institute.

You will build an external network of partners, donors and sponsors across universities, corporations, investors and foundations while teaching and guiding in the institute's