Executive Director of the Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship
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The Executive Director of the John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship manages all aspects of the Institute, which is part of the Department of Entrepreneurship. The program, currently ranked 7th globally among entrepreneurship programs by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine, has been ranked among the Top 10 public university entrepreneurship programs for 16 consecutive years. The interdisciplinary practice-based program offers a wide variety of competitions, experiential and co-curricular learning opportunities, and internships. The faculty are deeply committed to educating the next generation of entrepreneurs, fostering student success, and maintaining close relationships with alumni.
THE ROLE
The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of all non-academic activities associated with the Altman Institute, including external stakeholder engagement and communication, events, alumni engagement, and the Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EiRs) program. They also support the initiatives of the Institute’s academic centers and focus areas (the startup focus area, innovation and creativity focus area, social entrepreneurship focus area and Center for Social Entrepreneurship, corporate innovation focus area, and the Center for L.I.F.E. - Leading the Integration of Faith and Entrepreneurship). Activities in these focus areas and centers distinguish our program from its competitors and play a vital role in the success of both the program and its graduates. The Executive Director is also tasked with maintaining, building, and strengthening relationships across campus, with alumni, and within the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem in coordination with the academic focus area and center leads.
The Executive Director reports to the Chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship, who is also responsible for academic operations. Positions reporting to the Executive Director include the Associate Director for Community Engagement and External Relations, the Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, and the RedHawk50 Program Coordinator. Review the full position description by clicking here.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of experience working in an entrepreneurial environment, with demonstrated experience in new venture businesses and/or social entrepreneurship. Demonstrated experience with private equity and venture capital companies. Consideration will be given to those with a Master’s or PhD, and experience as a company founder or CEO.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position requires some travel. Miami University recognizes that technology enables us to find new ways of providing first class service and workplace flexibility. This position is approved for remote work on a hybrid basis (up to 40% of the time or two days a week), as the job permits. Remote work is a working arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason.
PROCESS OF CANDIDACY
Miami will begin reviewing applications immediately and on an ongoing basis over until February 2025. For best consideration, please submit materials as soon as possible. The requested application materials, including a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae, should be submitted using DSG’s candidate portal by clicking here.
Miami University is assisted in the search by Storbeck Search; for additional information, please contact:
R. Thomas Fitch, Managing Director
Amanda Bennett, Senior Associate
Storbeck Search
This is a full-time position that will be performed on site in Ohio. Salary commensurate with experience with a generous benefits package. Here is a link to more information on Miami's Benefits.
While every effort will be made to preserve confidentiality until finalists are selected, the search is subject to the Ohio Public Records Act.
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