Executive Director of StartUp Hutch (ADM3146)

Summary:

StartUp Hutch is seeking a magnetic, high-energy executive to lead StartUp Hutch, a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, mentors, and small business advocates that champion activity to start, operate, scale, and transition businesses in Reno County.

Serving as the chief executive officer for the organization, the ideal candidate will generate entrepreneurial activity through:

• Mentoring and developing staff at StartUp Hutch
• Maintaining and expanding partnerships for the Reno County Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.
• Advocating for public and private support of the Reno County Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and StartUp Hutch.
• Engaging the Reno County business community to mentor and support entrepreneurs

RESPONSIBILITIES: (Essential Functions)

• Oversee StartUp Hutch Program Administrator and Entrepreneur Navigator, and any other future staff of StartUp Hutch.
• Obtain funding from local government allocations, grants, philanthropy and other partnerships, to maintain the organization’s strong long-term financial footing.
• Spark and champion entrepreneurial activity through extensive public outreach, events, and communication
• Develop and facilitate a vibrant start-up community—both online and off-line—that connects entrepreneurs of all stages, seasoned business owners, professional services providers, students, local government, and non-profits
• Drive policy changes and strategies that make Hutchinson and Reno County friendly for start-ups
• Build Reno County’s reputation as a hotbed for entrepreneurial activity
• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices, and as guided by the StartUp Hutch Board of Directors
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.

Secondary:

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the StartUp Hutch Board of Directors and/or the Vice President of Workforce Development and Outreach.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business related field or organizational management or equivalent combination of nonprofit leadership, business ownership and education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A magnetic, motivating personality—high energy, positive, flexible, self-starting
• A connector with world-class interpersonal communication and strategic listening skills, who works collaboratively with people from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Expert user of digital media, including social media platforms, community management software, event apps, and so on
• Charisma and comfort on camera, to serve as spokesperson for the organization on social media, video and radio
• Strategic thinker, able to understand how parts interrelate in systems and how to solve problems
• Able to maintain confidentiality, sharing information only as appropriate and authorized by the client
• Diplomatic, discerning, and thick-skinned in the face of conflict
• An advocate for experimentation
• Able to organize, multi-task, and manage time wisely

Preferred Qualifications:

• Business ownership experience or appropriate subject matter expertise
• Nonprofit board service or executive leadership experience
• Existing relationships with key stakeholders in the local community
• Deep knowledge of entrepreneurial resources and how to navigate common start-up issues

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Physical requirements include excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; the ability to understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; Use appropriate judgment and apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; sedentary/indoor work environment.
• Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
• Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation. 
• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

SALARY and STATUS:

This position will primarily report to the StartUp Hutch Board of Directors. Through the StartUp Hutch’s partnership with HutchCC, the selected candidate will officially be an exempt position which shall require a full time commitment to the duties assigned of the position.  Any extraordinary administrative or policy action for this position may also occur through VP of Workforce Development and Outreach of HutchCC. 

The salary is commensurate with qualifications as determined by the StartUp Hutch Board of Directors and approved by HutchCC administration This full-time administrative staff position is 12 months annual, benefit eligible, at-will, and non exempt. Requiring flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as warranted.   

APPLICATION:

To submit your application through BambooHR, please visit www.hutchcc.edu.

If you have questions regarding this opportunity, please submit an email containing your questions to hrinfo@hutchcc.edu

HutchCC CSA Job Description Addendum:

Satisfy the duties of a Campus Security Authority (CSA) relating to Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”) by:

o   Promptly reporting Clery Act crimes and/or allegations of Clery Act crimes to the designated HutchCC official(s) in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures;

o   Completing any HutchCC provided CSA training regarding campus safety and crime reporting issues;

o   Assisting in the issuance of timely warnings and emergency notifications in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures;

o   Serving as a resource to students, employees, and others regarding crime prevention, reporting and victim assistance; and

o   Collaborating with the Coordinator of Campus Safety, the Coordinator of Equity & Compliance, and the Director of Human Resources, regarding campus safety and compliance issues.

A professional counselor, as designated by HutchCC and whose official responsibilities include providing mental health counseling to members of the HutchCC community, may be exempt from reporting Clery Act crimes and/or allegations of Clery Act crimes when functioning within the scope of the counselor’s license or certification.