Entrepreneur In Residence

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Benefits

Current Benefits

Colgate University is proud to offer in-depth, competitive benefits that support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their family. The majority of benefits are effective on the date of hire.

We pride ourselves on the scope and quality of the benefits offered to our employees. We invite candidates to visit our Benefits page to learn more about our generous benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Health and Wellness:

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, disability and life insurance, 403 B Retirement with employer core and matching contributions.

Paid Time Off:

Vacation time (varies based on position classification), sick time, 13.5 holidays including a Winter Recess between Christmas and New Year's and 3 floating holidays.

Paid Family Leave:

After six months of employment, employees become eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off up to 67% of salary to a state maximum for bonding with a newborn, adopted or foster child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition or to help after a family member has been deployed to active military duty abroad.

Continuing Education and Professional Development:

Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may take up to 2 courses per semester at Colgate, tuition free with a $20 per course registration fee.

Funding for work related courses to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree related to your current position.

After 7 years of service in an eligible position an employee's eligible children may be awarded up to half of Colgate's tuition to attend an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.

Along with a generous benefits package, additional perks unique to Colgate University include but are not limited to free on campus parking, free gym membership with discounts for family members, reduced Seven Oaks Golf Course memberships, University Bookstore discount, free library access, 3 free tickets for any regular season athletic home event, access to Colgate owned Bewkes Center and Glendening Boathouse, free access to all cultural events.

Department Statement

Colgate University's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (E&I) seeks an Entrepreneur in Residence. The mission of E&I is to develop an inclusive community of accomplished and effective creators, changemakers and problem solvers.

The Entrepreneur in Residence is a full-time, on-campus position that leads Thought Into Action (TIA) programs; TIA Incubator, TIA Summer Accelerator, and TIA Entrepreneur Showcase. The focus of TIA is facilitating the creation and advancement of real ventures (for-profit, not-for-profit, and other social and community ventures) by student entrepreneurs and changemakers, and driving the development of students' entrepreneurial skills. TIA programs are fueled by volunteer alumni mentors who commit their time, experience, and expertise to helping students realize their visions for ventures, innovations, and change.

The Entrepreneur in Residence is a student-centric team member who has a high impact on students participating in TIA programs. The position reports to the Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a small, high-output, collaborative team that consists of a director, assistant director, and entrepreneur in residence.

Accountabilities

The Entrepreneur in Residence is responsible for the TIA Incubator and Summer Accelerator: recruiting and engaging students to participate in TIA programs; recruiting, training, and engaging alumni mentors to provide advice and expertise for student entrepreneurs; evolve, develop, and lead program content, coordinating active-learning and experiential workshops for student entrepreneurs at all stages; providing advice and direction to entrepreneurial teams (and their mentors), particularly as they encounter obstacles or thorny challenges; identifying and implementing improvements to these programs that enhance the experiences of student and mentor participants and drive additional positive outcomes.

Another significant dimension of the position is to develop and program the annual spring showcase for entrepreneurship at Colgate. Established in 2012, the TIA Entrepreneur Showcase serves as the culminating event for the TIA Incubator and a showcase of entrepreneurship on campus. Taking place during Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Weekend and coinciding with the Alumni Council's spring meeting, the event features exceptional ventures from the TIA Incubator and inspirational speakers from the alumni community and beyond. For students in the TIA Incubator, this event provides a clear goalpost for their experience in the Incubator, with specific deliverables and deadlines. The EIR will be responsible - with the support of others in the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Office of University Events, and colleagues in the Division of Advancement - for putting together an annual event that features newsworthy students and speakers; draws alumni, parents, and outsiders to campus; and provides a reputational boost to the University.

The Entrepreneur in Residence serves not only as a resource to student, faculty, staff, and community entrepreneurs, but also as the leader for the Colgate alumni, parents, and friends who have successfully built and grown early-stage ventures across a wide range of industries and who volunteer their time and talent in mentoring Colgate entrepreneurs.

Success in the role will be measured by the overall satisfaction, enthusiasm, and loyalty of students participating in TIA programs and the quality of the annual pitch competition and venture showcase.

Specific accountabilities include:

TIA Program Experience

• Oversee TIA programs, working to achieve annual program goals and advisory board recommendations.

• Evolve, develop, and present TIA educational program content to program participants.

• Deliver stellar program experiences for participants and mentors.

• Serve as the primary contact for alumni mentors, supporting and bridging mentor-student engagement.

• Oversee mentor recruitment, selection, and development.

Student Coaching and Advising

• Advise students participating in TIA programs. Work with students to identify their goals, support their problem solving efforts, and help them make the best use of their mentors.

• Connect students to local and alumni resources, including small business advising, growth resources, and subject matter experts.

TIA Entrepreneur Showcase

• Produce a top-notch annual pitch competition and venture showcase.

• Coach and prepare teams for success at the event.

Community Building

• Drive student engagement and build campus awareness about TIA and its value to students.

• Collaborate with student engagement interns and peer advisors to build a community of student entrepreneurs on campus.

• Deliver engaging social media content and well-attended in-person experiences, leveraging student interns.

Entrepreneurial Resource

• Contribute to other initiatives within the E&I ecosystem, providing subject matter expertise.

• Serve as an entrepreneurial resource for other members of the campus community, including faculty, staff, and alumni.

• Contribute to new entrepreneurial programs at Colgate, including Creativity Into Action and Research Into Action.

Technical Competencies

Name Entrepreneurship and Innovation Description

Demonstrated understanding of the nuances of thriving as an entrepreneur and understanding of the opportunities and challenges of entrepreneurial environments. Demonstrated ability to apply an innovative, growth mindset to situations. Demonstrated ability to apply innovation frameworks to solve challenges or rethink existing dynamics to achieve more desirable outcomes.

Name Advising and Mentorship Description

Demonstrated ability to advise aspiring entrepreneurs and ability to create programmatic initiatives that are designed to help these entrepreneurs grow within an established framework.

Name Program Development Description

Demonstrated expertise in program creation to design and execute engaging, hands-on learning opportunities. Demonstrated ability to consider learning and programmatic outcomes and to facilitate content to ensure completion of outcomes. Demonstrated ability to assess the impact of programs upon participants after completion.

Name Strategic Planning Description

Demonstrated ability to set goals, develop programs and methodologies to achieve goals, and to implement, facilitate, modify, and maintain strategic initiatives and programs.

Name Volunteer Management Description

Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with volunteers. Demonstrated ability to understand volunteers' interests, requirements, and goals, as well as understand the larger context of the volunteers' relationship with the institution. Demonstrated ability to identify volunteers with specific fit for individual students.

Behavioral Competencies

Name Personal Accountability for Results Description

Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.

Name Effective Communication Description

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.

Name Problem Solving and Decision Making Description

Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.

Name Change Management Description

Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.

Name Leadership and Teamwork Description

Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.

Name Creativity and Innovation Description

Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.

Name Diversity and Inclusion Description

Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.

Name Sustainability Description

Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university's commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university's sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.

Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• First-hand experience as a founder/founding team member.

• Experience with undergraduate entrepreneurship, either as a faculty/staff member, mentor/advisor, and/or program/course participant.

• Experience advising entrepreneurs and serving as a mentor/coach.

• Experiencing managing programs hands-on and in collaboration with other team members.

• Demonstrated experience creating community and inspiring others.

• Strong communication and public speaking skills.

• Approachable, collaborative work style and active listener.

• Understanding of "Gen Z" and commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds who have varied goals for their entrepreneurial pursuits.

• Organized and professional work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising college-aged students.

• Experience structuring programs to prioritize student learning and development. Ability to apply knowledge of best practices in program design and management, leading to beneficial student outcomes.

• Experience with assessment and data analysis.

• Experience managing volunteers.

Education

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.

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