Entrepreneurship Postbaccalaureate Fellow
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Job Description
Job Description:
Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn work and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.
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Essential Functions:
Pitch develop and actively pursue a compelling entrepreneurial project throughout the twoyear fellowship term providing regular progress updates and outcomes.
Supervise mentor and coordinate student employees at the Connolly Center ensuring productive workflow and professional growth.
Mentor student patrons visiting the Connolly Center as well as members of the Connolly Entrepreneurship Society who are developing their own businesses.
Plan manage and execute events on a weekly monthly and quarterly basis including workshops networking events speaker series hackathons and competitions.
Develop and maintain effective alumni engagement including outreach communication strategies and support for the alumniinresidence program.
Administer maintain and evaluate the performance of the Connolly Centers marketing and communication strategy managing content calendars for social media the centers website and promotional materials.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Connolly Center and W&L Communications and Public Affairs to ensure consistent strategic messaging and increased visibility.
Manage purchasing and budgeting activities for the Connolly Center tracking expenditures and maintaining financial accountability.
Regularly convene students and stakeholders to evaluate Connolly Center programming preparing formal reports on strengths weaknesses and actionable recommendations for improvements.
Explore and recommend innovative practices emerging technologies and trends in entrepreneurship education and business incubation to keep the Connolly Center at the forefront of entrepreneurial thought leadership.
Provide general administrative support and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Connolly Center.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required.
Commitment to a twoyear position term.
Demonstrated experience in entrepreneurial initiatives including launching or developing a business or venture. Experience gained through degree and/or course requirements qualifies for consideration.
Strong organizational communication and writing skills.
Experience in event planning social media management and content creation.
Proficiency or adaptability to learn marketing platforms (e.g. Canva Adobe Creative Suite).
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a dynamic team.
Valid drivers license.
Flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends to support Connolly Center events and programming.
Preference will be given to candidates who are recent graduates and W&L alumni.
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin June 1 and continue until the position is filled. Required materials include:
Cover letter
Resume
Names and contact information for three professional references
Current W&L students should apply through the external applicant portal. Application instructions for internal and external candidates can be found at Type:
Exempt Full Time Benefit Eligible Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Minimum Pay:
Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seekingcandidates committed to high standards of scholarship performance professionalism and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative but not allinclusive of the knowledge skill and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
