Mentor Network Architect & Engagement Lead

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan with two-for-one match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

The Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business seeks an enthusiastic, relationship-driven professional to launch and lead ZLI’s mentorship network, a new initiative designed to connect University of Michigan students with experienced founders, investors, executives, and innovation leaders.

This role will play a central role in building and growing this mentorship community by recruiting mentors, engaging students, coordinating mentor matches, managing

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in program management, relationship management, recruiting, sales, customer success, or related fields.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Launch, manage, and grow ZLI’s mentorship network.
• Develop workshops, training, and resources for mentoring relationships.
• Maintain databases of mentors and entrepreneurship resources.
• Manage mentor onboarding, communications, and program logistics.
• Establish goals, timelines, and success metrics.
• Gather feedback and implement program improvements.
• Recruit founders, investors, executives, and leaders to mentor UM students.
• Conduct outreach via networks, events, referrals, email, and LinkedIn.
• Cultivate mentor relationships through regular communication.
• Expand an active pipeline of prospective mentors.
• Build partnerships with UM entities and ecosystem partners.
• Represent ZLI and identify student engagement opportunities.
• Connect students with mentors, funding, programs, and resources.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organization

Project management

Office tools

MS Office / Google Workspace

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business seeks an enthusiastic, relationship-driven professional to launch and lead ZLI’s mentorship network, a new initiative designed to connect University of Michigan students with experienced founders, investors, executives, and innovation leaders.

This role will play a central role in building and growing this mentorship community by recruiting mentors, engaging students, coordinating mentor matches, managing