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- Posting Number : S05961P
- Position Title : Program Director - Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Department : Management
- Salary Range : $80,000 - DOQ
- Pay Basis : Monthly
- Position Status : Regular full-time
- Location : Richardson
- Posting Open Date : 09 / 17 / 2024
- Open Until Filled : No
- Desired Start Date : 10 / 14 / 2024
Job Summary : The Program Director - Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a key staff position responsible for the supervision and coordination of all activities and initiatives related to graduate and undergraduate programs in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Minimum Education and Experience :
Bachelor's degree; Five years experience in a related field of expertise; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience :
Master's degree in Business Management, or a closely related field of study. Five years of managing experience in academic or professional settings.
Proficiency in problem resolution, conflict management, and significant initiative in leading change and driving innovation, and project management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Oversee student experience throughout their stay in the program, from admission to placement.
- Monitor program quality and oversee the implementation of best practices to maintain compliance with internal academic policies.
- Serve as a liaison between students and faculty, to create and oversee academic initiatives that support the school's mission, vision, and priorities.
- Develop campaigns to improve enrollment and rankings, and increase the effectiveness of student services and support.
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with organizations, employers, and industries to improve student engagement and learning.
- Create initiatives and programs to ensure robust enrollment in innovation and entrepreneurship classes with a particular emphasis on enrollment in startup launch classes.
- Monitor, track, and develop long-term relationships with startup businesses founded by UTD alumni.
This position does not have or require any teaching responsibilities.
Remote Work Notice : A hybrid remote work schedule may be available (currently 1-day remote weekly). Employees must be located within the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex area and have the ability to be on campus for work activities as scheduled and / or with 24-hour notice.
Completion and approval of a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required upon employment, and use of personal computer, internet, and other standard equipment may be required.
Remote work arrangements are subject to regular review and re-approval and may be canceled at any time.
What We Can Offer : UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, tuition benefits, internal training, medical insurance (including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees), dental insurance, vision insurance, long and short-term disability, retirement plan options, paid time off, and paid holidays.
All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
About Us : UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions.
Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs.
Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences.
UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.
The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community.
Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources.
Important Message : All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community.
UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment.
EOE, including disability / veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
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