Program Manager, Entrepreneurship at Thayer.

Position Details
Position Information

Posting date 03/07/2025

Closing date
Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1129199

Position Title Program Manager, Entrepreneurship at Thayer

Department this Position Reports to Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship

Hiring Range Minimum $60,000

Hiring Range Maximum $74,900

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule
Hybrid work arrangement permissible with a minimum of two days per week on site (or equivalent).

Location of Position
Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months. NA

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose
To manage the planning and operations of the Dartmouth Innovation Accelerator for Engineering and other engineering focused entrepreneurship programs in support of the partnership with the Thayer School of Engineering. The Program Manager is responsible for the planning and creation of the in-person and virtual components of accelerator and meeting Thayer’s entrepreneurship metrics associated with student and faculty engagement, as well as performing a variety of tasks associated with day-to-day program operations. This position will lead the creation and execution of various entrepreneurship events, workshops and programs, recruitment and selection processes of accelerator participants, monitor accelerator project execution, and publicize the activities and achievements of entrepreneurship at Thayer. The Program Manager will engage the Magnuson Center and Thayer’s community of engineering alumni, mentors, speakers, and entrepreneurs and will facilitate communication between and among accelerator teams, programs/departments, faculty/staff/students, the Technology Transfer Office, and external parties such as investors, companies, or other entrepreneurial programs, as appropriate.

Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree or five years of relevant engineering industry work experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong interest in the engineering entrepreneurial experience.
• Proven skills in planning, project management, and organization, with the ability to manage multiple activities and resources effectively while maintaining a focus on quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations and written materials.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Proven capacity to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Experience engaging with accelerators or working for an accelerator program.
• Background in startups, product development, or business development.
• Industry experience in high-growth sectors such as medical devices, biotechnology, or energy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the startup ecosystem, including an understanding of startup needs.
• Flexibility to work some weekends, evenings, and travel on occasion.
  
  
  

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Kyle Hastbacka

Department Contact Phone Number kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Jamie Coughlin, Executive Director, Magnuson Center

Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function

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Key Accountabilities

Description
Dartmouth Innovations Accelerator for Engineering -

• Promotes the Accelerator to Dartmouth faculty, staff, and students; recruits new cohorts; and represents the program at events and in the local community.
• Leads recruitment and onboarding of mentors, advisors, and speakers, managing logistics for meetings, speaker sessions, and events (in-person or virtual).
• Collaborates with the Investment Committee and Thayer Dean to establish and implement investment policies, ensuring prudent oversight of investment activities.
• Serves as the primary liaison for communication between mentors, advisors, partners, and project teams, managing the Accelerator’s online community platform and publicizing program activities.
• Reviews participant deliverables (e.g., pitch decks), providing feedback and support.
• Assists awardees and spinout companies by identifying resources, managing projects, and tracking metrics for timelines, deliverables, milestones, and budgets.
• Coordinates agreements with external organizations (e.g., research contractors and technical consultants).
• Maintains current knowledge of the engineering and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
  
  
  

Percentage Of Time 60

Description
New Engineering Entrepreneurial Program Development & Execution -

• Designs and delivers programming for Dartmouth entrepreneurs, including workshops, office hours, bootcamps, pitch clinics, and coaching for undergraduates, graduate students, staff, and faculty.
• Collaborates with Magnuson Center Program Managers to align offerings and maximize impact.
• Works to achieve Thayer’s entrepreneurship-related goals, emphasizing student and faculty participation in programming.
  
  
  

Percentage Of Time 30

Description
Support Staff and Operations Management -

• Manages the recruitment, hiring, and oversight of part-time personnel, including student employees and contractors.
• Oversees operational efficiency, program evaluation, reporting, and compliance.
  
  
  

Percentage Of Time 10

• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.