Entrepreneur Development Officer
Entrepreneur Development Officer
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About the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurships mission is to support the development of the high-impact talent that is essential to the continued economic prosperity of Alberta. This is accomplished by delivering transformative community-engaged learning experiences. Our highly engaged approach prepares students for personal and career success.
Students that have been supported by the Institute have been awarded the EO Calgary Student Entrepreneur of the Year award for six years in a row. We are great at what we do because of our exceptional team. We are looking forward to adding a new member to that team.
About the Role
Reporting to the Associate Directorof the Institute this position is responsible for creating executing and reporting on the Institutes extracurricular student activities coaching and mentoring studententrepreneurs marketing the Institutes opportunities and successes to both students and the broader community working directly with donors and sponsors and confidently and positively representing the Institute at community events and collaborations.
Responsibilities
Program Manager
TheEntrepreneur Development Officerwill provide extracurricular opportunities for entrepreneurial and innovative students and build a sense of community for students and alumni.
- Conceive and manage the execution of extracurricular activities and events of the Institute
- Manage the execution of high-profile activities and events such as the JMH LaunchPad Pitch Competition (300 attendees)
- Supervise casual staff in the delivery of programs targeting student groups across campus.
- Manage marquee Institute programs such as LaunchPad Pitch Competition LaunchPad Lab Founders Fund Innovation Sprint HealthTech Challenge connectFirst SocialEntrepreneurs Coaching and the Slate Innovation Lab.
- Research best practices at other post-secondary institutions to inform extracurricular student opportunities.
Student Mentor and Coach
TheEntrepreneur Development Officerwill provide a personalized learning experience for studententrepreneurs.
- Be an expert in the processes skills and mindset that our students are expected todevelopthrough our curricular and extracurricular programs
- Meet one-on-one with students and coach them in the idea and validation stage of their new business venture ideas ensuring a meaningful educational experience
- Support faculty as a speaker and coach inEntrepreneurshipclasses
- Connect students to resources and individuals in the broader community that can aid in the students learning experience and career opportunities.
Marketing
Make students aware of the opportunities available to them through the Institute and build a sense of community among the students.
- Build a social media following to open a line of communication directly to students
- Design and update the Institute website with engaging content
- Conceive implement and track engaging campaigns through video blogs and traditional media
- Support faculty with the promotion of the Innovation andEntrepreneurshipMinor and Concentration by designing and delivering creative marketing programs targeting students with an interest inEntrepreneurship
- Promote Innovation andEntrepreneurshipas a cross-campus initiative by connecting with student club leaders faculty and advisors.
MRU Representative in Community
Build awareness of the Institute and MRU in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Calgary
- Represent the Institute atentrepreneurship-related initiatives in the city during and after business hours
- Collaborate with government or corporate initiatives to host or champion opportunities for post-secondary students across the province
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree ideally with a focus on Innovation andEntrepreneurship
- 3 years of relevant experience that might include marketing mentorship andentrepreneurship
- Ability to work independently show initiative and identify and seize opportunities (i.e. be entrepreneurial)
Salary: $60571.00 - $76640.00per annum
Closing Date: July 11 2025
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name Requisition Number Document (ex. Smith 999999 ).
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Temp
