Management - Full-Time, Temporary, Non-Tenure Track Entrepreneur in Residence

University-of-Central-Oklahom; Edmond (OK); Presencial; USD 100 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

University of Central Oklahoma seeks an Entrepreneur in Residence to cultivate an entrepreneurial ecosystem within the College of Business. The role mentors students, teaches entrepreneurship courses, and fosters industry partnerships to advance experiential learning in entrepreneurship and innovation.

The candidate will bring startup leadership experience, a strong network, and the ability to develop programs, secure funding, and engage with regional partners across VC, accelerators, and

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree or other advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated success as a founder, executive, or senior leader of one or more startup companies.
• Experience raising capital, launching products, or scaling organizations.
• Knowledge of entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems, and venture development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students pursuing entrepreneurial ventures.
• Teach courses within the entrepreneurship major.
• Lead office hours, workshops, and other entrepreneurial programming.
• Develop and contribute to curriculum and experiential learning initiatives.
• Build relationships with entrepreneurs, venture capital firms, accelerators, incubators, and regional economic development actors.

Conhecimentos

Mentoring

Entrepreneurship knowledge

Networking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position SummaryThe University seeks an accomplished entrepreneur to serve as its Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR). The EIR will play a pivotal role in cultivating an entrepreneurial ecosystem within the College of Business by mentoring students, fostering industry partnerships; and advancing experiential learning in entrepreneurship and innovation.The successful candidate will bring entrepreneurial experience, a strong professional network, and a passion for developing the next generation of innovators.Key Responsibilities:Student EngagementTeach courses within the entrepreneurship majorMentor undergraduate and graduate students pursuing entrepreneurial ventures.Provide one-on-one coaching on business model development, customer discovery, fundraising, product-market fit, and scaling.Lead office hours, workshops, and other entrepreneurial programming.Support student business competitions and pitch events.Program DevelopmentContribute to curriculum development and experiential learning initiatives.Community and Industry EngagementBuild relationships with entrepreneurs, venture capital firms, angel investors, accelerators, incubators, corporations, and economic development organizations.Represent the university at entrepreneurial and innovation events.Support regional economic development through entrepreneurial engagement.Startup SupportAdvise early-stage ventures on student-led startups in the following ways:Business strategyMarket validationCustomer acquisitionFinancial modelingIntellectual property strategyCapital formationMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required; master's degree or other advanced degree preferred.Demonstrated success as a founder, executive, or senior leader of one or more startup companies.Experience raising capital, launching products, or scaling organizations.Knowledge of entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems, and venture development.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders including students, faculty, researchers, and community partners.Preferred Qualifications:Background in technology commercialization or intellectual property.Experience with venture capital, angel investing, startup accelerators, or incubators.Experience teaching entrepreneurship or leading educational programs.Established network within entrepreneurial, investment, and innovation communities.Track record of building strategic partnerships.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Entrepreneurial mindset and strategic thinking.Strong mentoring and coaching abilities.Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.Ability to inspire innovation across diverse disciplines.Understanding of startup finance and venture creation.Experience with innovation ecosystems and economic development.Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a collaborative environment.Work Environment:This position involves regular interaction with students, faculty, researchers, alumni, business leaders, investors, and community partners. Evening and occasional weekend participation in entrepreneurial events may be required. Some regional and national travel may also be expected.Physical Demands:Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.