"Academic Professional"

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F00296P

Classification Title
Academic Professional

Position Title
Academic Professional

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, ranked 2nd most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 187 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $3.2 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

Department
Entrepreneur/InnovateInstitute

College
J. Mack Robinson College of Business

Campus
Atlanta

Position Type
Full Time Faculty

Posting Type
Internal/External

About the Department

Established in 2016, ENI is a significant strategic effort by both the Robinson College of Business ( RCB ) and the University to build upon and expand the university’s offerings in entrepreneurship and innovation courses and experiences among all its 50,000+ students. Serving as the enabler in the university-wide effort to cultivate a more inclusive entrepreneurial culture, ENI provides educational opportunities and practical experiences in entrepreneurship and innovation open to all students at GSU . ENI offers rapidly growing degree programs including a BBA in entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary undergraduate majors in entrepreneurship in conjunction with the Creative Media Industries Institute, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, and the Institute for Biomedical Sciences, an undergraduate minor available to all students at GSU, a graduate certificate in disruptive innovation and entrepreneurship, a concentration in entrepreneurship at the MBA level, and a graduate degree in conjunction with the Institute for Biomedical Sciences. Over the past five years, entrepreneurship-themed majors and the minor have collectively experienced outstanding growth, and ENI is positioned as an important part of the future of the University and business community. ENI also offers significant co-curricular programming including an accelerator program, student business incubator, workshops, speaker series, competitions and community-building events. Opportunities for conducting research are excellent with similarly interested faculty colleagues across the college and university in areas such as public policy, law, economics, management, finance, marketing, risk management, and healthcare, along with researchers across the college and university associated with our entrepreneurship and innovation programs. More information about ENI and its degree programs and other offerings is available at https://www.eni.gsu.edu/.

Position Description

Georgia State University’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Institute ( ENI ) seeks an experienced and dynamic leader to fill the position of Academic Professional and serve as the Associate Director of Entrepreneurship. This position combines academic leadership, entrepreneurial expertise, and strategic initiative to further enhance the Institute’s educational and programmatic offerings. As an Academic Professional, the individual will contribute to academic development, while also overseeing operations and initiatives that promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement within the Institute.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Development & Strategic Leadership:

• Oversee and expand entrepreneurial programming for students and alumni.
• Collaborate with industry leaders, faculty, and students to create new opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Design and execute high-impact events to engage students, alumni, and external stakeholders.
• Promote the ENI’s mission by facilitating interdisciplinary partnerships across departments, schools, and external partners.
• Oversee community engagement efforts and expand the Institute’s visibility in the local and national entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Manage budgets, resources, and operational activities for Institute programs.

Research & Thought Leadership:

• Conduct research in the field of entrepreneurship with a focus on impact-driven innovation and inclusion.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects within the university and with external stakeholders, including businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies.
• Work closely with university and external partners to drive thought leadership in entrepreneurship education.

Service & Outreach:

• Engage with university leadership, faculty, and staff to drive the strategic vision of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Institute.
• Represent the Institute at academic, industry, and community events to foster relationships and further the goals of the Institute.
• Serve as a liaison between alumni founders and current students, fostering connections for internships, funding, and venture growth.

Academic Leadership & Teaching:

• Develop and teach courses in entrepreneurship, innovation, and related fields.
• Engage in student mentorship by advising on startup development, incubator participation, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Advise students, supervise internships, and mentor future entrepreneurs.
• Participate in curriculum development, ensuring that educational offerings align with current trends and industry needs.
• Support alumni by offering continuing education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities in entrepreneurship

Required Experience

Academic and Entrepreneurial Leadership

Required Education

Candidates are required to have a terminal degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Desired Attributes:

• Mentoring students and developing future entrepreneurs.
• A forward-thinking, innovative approach to entrepreneurship education and community engagement.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment within the university, the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and beyond.
• Proven track record in building partnerships with external stakeholders, including industry leaders, alumni, and other academic institutions.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Position may require non-standard hours including day, evening, online, hybrid, and weekends.

Salary
$135,000

Search Chair Contact info

Berkley Baker, bbaker21@gsu.edu

Departmental contact for assistance

Berkley Baker, bbaker21@gsu.edu

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date
01/01/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
10/20/2025

Review of Applications Begins

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered:

• Letter of intent/cover letter
• Curriculum vitae/resume

At the time your application is submitted, professional references will be requested directly from the contacts provided.

Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/5358

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.