Program Manager for New Venture Competition Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship

A humblecollegefounded before Texas was a stateBaylornow stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011 Baylor has been named as one of the nations Great Colleges to Work For. Great Colleges to Work For is one of the countrys largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey conducted by ModernThink is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What Were Looking For

Baylor University is seeking a Program Manager to support the Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship with a primary focus on coordinating and managing the Baylor New Venture Competition. This position facilitates engagement among students faculty staff competitors investors donors alumni and other stakeholders to support the development of emerging entrepreneurs promote Baylors entrepreneurship initiatives expand entrepreneurial opportunities for students and facilitate funding opportunities for new ventures through competition prizes and investment connections.

The Program Manager will also support the Entrepreneurship Departments communications and outreach efforts including managing social media and promoting departmental programs and initiatives. This position will assist with a variety of Baugh Center and Entrepreneurship Department activities including programs and events such as the Boss Club Baylor Bear Challenge Baylor Business Impact Awards and Baylor Angel Network (BAN).

Additionally the Program Manager will serve as a visible representative of the department by promoting entrepreneurship programs and opportunities to prospective students current students alumni and the broader Baylor community through orientation programs events and other outreach activities.

A bachelors degree three years of experience. A masters degree and five years of relevant work experience are preferred.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

What You Will Do

Baylor New Venture Competition - Event Planning and Management

Identify and attract appropriate stakeholders for entrepreneurship competitions including raising awareness and marketing the NVC to competitors (international and domestic) private investors donors and attendees. Recruit international and domestic teams and domestic judges for online and in-person portions of the competitions. Develop refine and forecast annual competition budgets; coordinate event and team logistics; oversee guest experience for all stakeholders at both events. Travel to a) other competitions to build relationships with other universities and b) conferences to represent and promote the competitions for the purposes of solidifying relationships with investors donors sponsors collaborators and technical support experts.

Baylor New Venture Competition - Stakeholder / Outcome Management

Build long-term relationships with and raise financial and/or other support for competition from donors and sponsors. Facilitate the catalyzation and funding of ventures by attracting and facilitating donations and prize money and work with development to raise new endowment funds for competitions. Identify capture and analyze measurable objectives regarding applicants competitors donors attendance prizes and venture outcomes. Develop strategy and systems to facilitate entrepreneur development including fostering and mentoring of Baylor teams and non-Baylor teams through coaching mentoring and feedback sessions.

Baugh Center and Department of Entrepreneurship Execution

Additional miscellaneous duties related to supporting activities within the Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship including working with and advising student entrepreneurs helping manage additional Baugh Center and Department of Entrepreneurship programs and representing the Baugh Center for Entrepreneurship and Department of Entrepreneurship at functions across campus across Texas across the United States of America and across the globe. Support Baylors Christian mission in all respects.

Other

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission

• Ability to comply with University policies

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.

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