Start-Up Bootcamp Coach - Entrepreneurship Center

Washtenaw Community College,; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 6,100 - 7,300; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend paid semi-monthly

Job summary

Washtenaw Community College seeks experienced business coaches to guide start-up and early-stage tech entrepreneurs in its Start-Up Bootcamp. The role supports a diverse group of founders as they develop, validate, and launch their businesses.

Coaches provide practical advice, industry insight, and connections to move concepts to market. The position emphasizes inclusivity, accessibility, and leveraging networks to accelerate founder success.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business ownership or leadership.
• Several years of consulting or owner experience with entrepreneurs.
• Familiarity with Lean Startup, I-Corps, or customer discovery.
• Strong communication, active listening, and problem-solving.
• Experience mentoring under-resourced or marginalized founders is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet with assigned founders 2–3 hours per month to discuss goals, challenges, and next steps.
• Offer feedback and solutions based on real-world business ownership, leadership, and consulting experience.
• Share resources, contacts, and strategies to help founders grow their businesses.
• Use practical and adaptable approaches to work effectively with founders from a variety of backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
• Support program staff in tracking founder progress and identifying growth opportunities.
• Participate in coach onboarding and training.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to WCC program guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Entrepreneurship

Leadership

Consulting

Lean Startup

I-Corps

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.

Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description:

We are looking for experienced business coaches to guide start-up and early-stage tech entrepreneurs in WCC’s Start-Up Bootcamp. This 5-month program supports a diverse group of founders, including socially and economically disadvantaged individuals ( SEDI ), as they develop, validate, and launch their businesses.

Why Join Our Coach Team?

• Receive training that blends I-Corps and universal design approaches.
• Support local entrepreneurs in turning ideas into thriving businesses.
• Strengthen the Washtenaw County start-up ecosystem.
• Collaborate with a network of mentors, investors, and community partners.
• Give back to the community while shaping the next generation of innovators.

Position Summary:

The Coach will guide start-up and early-stage entrepreneurs in WCC’s Start-Up Bootcamp. This 5-month program supports a diverse group of tech founders, including socially and economically disadvantaged individuals ( SEDI ), as they develop, validate, and launch their businesses.

Coaches will provide practical advice, industry insight, and connections to help founders move from concept to market. They will also use practical and adaptable approaches to work effectively with founders from a variety of backgrounds, removing barriers to participation, ensuring fair access to resources, and creating an environment where every entrepreneur can succeed.

This role is ideal for seasoned professionals with several years of experience as a business owner or working with entrepreneurs, small businesses, or early-stage tech ventures, ready to share their expertise, problem-solving skills, and networks to accelerate founder success.

Essential Duties include:

• Meet regularly (2–3 hours/month per entrepreneur) with assigned founders to discuss goals, challenges, and next steps.
• Offer feedback and solutions based on real-world business ownership, leadership, and consulting experience.
• Share resources, contacts, and strategies to help founders grow their businesses.
• Use practical and adaptable approaches to work effectively with founders from a variety of backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
• Support program staff in tracking founder progress and identifying growth opportunities.
• Participate in coach onboarding and training.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to WCC program guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Hours/Schedule:

• Average 2–3 hours/month per entrepreneur during the 5-Month Bootcamp. Includes occasional evening sessions for workshops and pitch events. This is a hybrid position with work done in person and virtual.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven track record in business ownership, leadership, or entrepreneurship.
• Several years of consulting experience or experience as a business owner working with entrepreneurs, small businesses, or early-stage ventures.
• Familiarity with Lean Startup, I-Corps, or other customer discovery methodologies.
• Strong communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience mentoring under-resourced or marginalized founders is a plus.

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 10/26/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.

Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

Salary/Hourly Rate: $3,000 stipend paid semi-monthly

Salary Comments:

Compensation: Stipend paid over duration of Bootcamp semester.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you meet all minimum qualification?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In order for WCC to employ you, would you require WCC to provide a petition or a letter to the Department of Homeland Security unless authorized as a F1 student to work?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Certificate
• Teaching Philosophy
• Letter of Reference 1
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Other Documents

Washtenaw Community College does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as provided for and to the extent required by federal and state statutes. Nor does the college discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.