Startup Bootcamp Mentor for Early-Stage Tech Founders

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

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.