Director of the Doherty Center for Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

2 weeks ago

Elon, North Carolina, United States Elon University Full time

Title: Director of the Doherty Center for Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Position Type: Staff with Faculty Rank

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Love School of Business

Position Summary

The Martha and Spencer Love School of Business invites applications for the position of Director of the Doherty Center for Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship starting June 2024. The director will be responsible for driving the vision to enhance the visibility of the Doherty Center as a premier center for student entrepreneurship in collaboration with the Dean's office and Entrepreneurship Faculty within the Love School of Business. This leadership role is critical in fostering a campus-wide culture of entrepreneurship and championing initiatives that bridge creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship across various academic programs and professional fields. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong background in fostering and mentoring entrepreneurship or leading and developing people in an innovation-oriented business, non-profit or government setting, and a strong interest in applying these skills and experiences to promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship in a university setting. They must be able to work collaboratively across campus to make sure that the Doherty Center is seen as a campus wide resource. This position is supported by a shared program coordinator and a team of student interns. Travel for student events and some evening or weekend commitments are anticipated. The LSB has a culture of inclusive student-centered excellence that emphasizes entrepreneurial thinking, collegiality, and results. The successful candidate should be able to work within such a culture.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

This position is categorized as staff with faculty rank and requires a master's degree. An MBA from an AACSB-accredited business school is preferred, but candidates with a degree in engineering, technology, or innovation related disciplines will also be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

Preferred candidates must have administrative experience in an entrepreneurship center and/or leadership experience in an innovation-oriented firm. Experience and/or background in design thinking is a plus.

Job Duties

Mentoring
Mentoring students including the Innovation Living Learning Community Scholarship Program, the Doherty Center Scholar Interns, and serving as an advisor for external competitions and student development programs.
Meeting with students from across campus who are interested in entrepreneurship.
Engaging with, and advocating for, entrepreneurship curricular programs. Collaborating with entrepreneurship faculty, including occasionally teaching an undergraduate course.

Program Facilitation and Development
Spearheading ongoing initiatives such as Oak Originals, Black Innovation Matters, and W.E. (Women Entrepreneurs) Do in collaboration with the program manager.
Coordinating and promoting signature events such as the Elon Innovation Challenge, the C. Ashton Newhall Speakers Series, and the Elon Medal Award in collaboration with the program manager.
Engaging as a Faculty Champion for the Stanford d.school University Innovation Fellows program.
Maintaining programs within the budget allocated to the Doherty Center and building partnerships to effectively utilize available resources.

Collaboration and Innovation
Building bridges to parts of campus including the Love School of Business and beyond including the Law School, Office of Inclusive Excellence, Residence Life, and related academic departments.
Explore opportunities for developing and revising programming in alignment with the Boldly Elon Strategic Plan.
Representing the Doherty Center while working with the broader entrepreneurship community for support and opportunities for students.

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