"Program Manager, Center for Entrepreneurship, Carl H. Lindner College of Business"

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business is seeking applications for a Program Manager to support entrepreneurial efforts at the UC Center for Entrepreneurship. Working with the Executive Director of Entrepreneurship, the Program Manager will be responsible for planning, designing, evaluating, and coordinating Center activities, particularly related to external marketing communications and partnership with the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Ideal candidate will have willingness to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends, and willingness to travel.

The UC Center for Entrepreneurship serves as the entrepreneurial education and commercialization arm of the University of Cincinnati, supporting academic courses and co-curricular activities around Entrepreneurship and Innovation for student, faculty/staff, and alumni venture development. It collaborates with cross-campus units and innovation partners to serve as the gateway for UC founders to access resources for nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset and building startups.

Essential Functions

• Manage, design, evaluate, and present entrepreneurial programs for the center, specifically those related to the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) to create awareness and participation opportunities for CEAS students, including the semester-long Innovation Challenge program, managing the CEAS student tribunal partnership, CEAS alumni mentor network, and identifying new opportunities with CEAS faculty fellow and executive director.
• Manage the center’s marketing efforts, including preparing and distributing print and digital assets, maintaining the center’s website(s), tracking web and media analytics, serving as liaison to Lindner and 1819 MARCOM departments, directing a team of student marketers, and editing reports, newsletters, and other materials.
• Manage and maintain the CEAS/Lindner budget, including tracking and approving expenses, reconciling with the Lindner budget designate, submitting reimbursements, and preparing contracts, budget requests, financial reports, and projections.
• Oversee the center’s metrics across programs, maintain the center dashboard, work with DTS on attendance tracking, and collect data from affiliated clubs for metrics reporting.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to staff (e.g., hiring, performance evaluations).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree, or seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or specialized training in lieu of degree.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Prior experience in entrepreneurship as a founder, small business owner, investor, or corporate intrapreneur.
• Previous event management and marketing experience.
• Prior experience working with and mentoring college students; knowledge of AirTable a plus.
• Experience with data analytics.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; willingness to work irregular hours and travel.

Application Process Information

Please submit an online application and attach the following documents: Resume, Cover letter, and List of 3 references.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment with no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary range of $53,000 - $56,000 based on experience. Comprehensive benefits include tuition remission, robust retirement plans, generous time off, paid parental leave, health coverage, and professional development opportunities.