Student Startup & Venture Programs Manager

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, seeks a dynamic professional to support and advance entrepreneurship programs that empower student innovators and startup founders. You will coach, mentor, and connect ventures to resources, manage programs, events, and initiatives to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem and engage students.

The role requires advising on business model development, customer discovery, and funding opportunities while building relationships across campus and the business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
• 5 years experience in a related field.
• Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise student entrepreneurs on business model development, customer discovery, funding opportunities, and startup best practices.
• Coordinate and assess entrepreneurship programs and events.
• Build relationships across campus and the broader business community.
• Connect ventures with resources and technical assistance.
• Support marketing and outreach efforts; provide administrative and operational support.

Skills

Student Engagement

Advising

Program Coordination

Relationship Building

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Communication

Event Planning

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, seeks a dynamic professional to support and advance entrepreneurship programs that empower student innovators and startup founders. You will coach, mentor, and connect ventures to resources, manage programs, events, and initiatives to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem and engage students.

The role requires advising on business model development, customer discovery, and funding opportunities while building relationships across campus and the business