Founding GM — Lead the AI Talent Frontier

Frontier Institute of Technology; Jackson (WY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Institute of Technology seeks a Founding General Manager to lead its city hub, raise founding capital, assemble a high‑performing team, and own the full P&L. You will shape local talent ecosystems, partnerships, and revenue models while scaling a national movement into a sustainable regional operation.

You will leverage your network to mobilize capital, build advocacy with civic and corporate partners, and drive measurable learner and employer outcomes in your market.

Qualifications

• Seasoned leader with track record of founding or scaling organizations.
• Proven ability to mobilize capital and manage complex stakeholder ecosystems.
• Experience running a P&L, building teams, and delivering growth.

Responsibilities

• Represent Frontier’s mission and build the AI talent ecosystem in the city.
• Raise founding capital from foundations, corporate partners, and major donors.
• Convene a founding advisory board of civic, philanthropic, and corporate leaders.
• Build the employer coalition that anchors the local talent pipeline.
• Hire and lead the local team across operations, learner success, employer partnerships, and marketing.
• Launch Frontier’s first short courses, micro-credentials, and degree cohorts in your market.
• Own full P&L responsibility—revenue, costs, margin, and long-term sustainability of the city hub.
• Drive measurable outcomes: job placements, income growth, ventures launched.
• Represent Frontier as a thought leader on the local and national stage.

Skills

Leadership

Capital raising

P&L ownership

Team building

Strategic storytelling

Cross-sector collaboration

Public speaking

Community engagement

Entrepreneurial mindset

Coalition building

Job description

Frontier Institute of Technology seeks a Founding General Manager to lead its city hub, raise founding capital, assemble a high‑performing team, and own the full P&L. You will shape local talent ecosystems, partnerships, and revenue models while scaling a national movement into a sustainable regional operation.

You will leverage your network to mobilize capital, build advocacy with civic and corporate partners, and drive measurable learner and employer outcomes in your market.