PROGRAM DIRECTOR, BUSINESS VENTURES, Innovate@BU

Category

Charles River Campus --> Professional

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

25500432080226

Posted Date

2/26/2025

Salary Grade

Grade 50

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The Program Director, Business Ventures will coordinate programs for student entrepreneurs moving their ideas for start-up businesses from conception to launch.

Responsibilities will include running and managing the operations of programs including creating relevant support technology processes, facilitating workshops, coordinating mentoring programs and support for interested students. This individual will also support other programs associated with Innovate@BU and model the team's values.

Required Skills

A cover letter is required.

Position Requirements

• MBA or other graduate degree or equivalent relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years' business experience, preferably in program management
• Proven interest and experience in innovation and entrepreneurship
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Experience with or mastery of standard technology products, and proven aptitude to learn new technology quickly
• A self-starter who is driven, collaborative, and comfortable with change, fast-paced work, ambiguity, and experimentation
• First-hand entrepreneurial or startup experience is highly desired
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.