Associate Director, Global Entrepreneurship

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Northeastern University is creating one of the world's most ambitious university entrepreneurship ecosystems. Anchored by the new 300 Mass Ave innovation hub in Boston and connected across Northeastern University's global campus network, Global Entrepreneurship brings together students, founders, researchers, investors, alumni and corporate partners to create new opportunities for innovation, venture creation and experiential learning. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Global Entrepreneurship, the Associate Director will serve as a strategic partner responsible for helping shape and deliver Northeastern's global entrepreneurship agenda. Working across strategy, partnerships, ecosystem development, innovation programs and 300 Mass Ave, the role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, ensuring ambitious ideas become measurable outcomes. This is a highly collaborative leadership role requiring an entrepreneurial individual who is equally comfortable developing strategy, building relationships with senior stakeholders and delivering complex projects. The successful candidate will help establish 300 Mass Ave as a globally recognized center for innovation while strengthening entrepreneurship across Northeastern's international network.

Requirements

Significant experience within entrepreneurship, innovation, venture creation, higher education or a related ecosystem.
Experience leading complex strategic projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Excellent relationship-building, communication and influencing skills.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
Commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Confidence engaging with senior leaders, founders, investors and partners.
Willingness to travel internationally.

Nice To Haves

Founder, start-up or scale-up experience.
Experience working with venture capital, accelerators or innovation organizations.
Experience developing international partnerships.
Knowledge of experiential entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems.

Responsibilities

Support delivery of the Global Entrepreneurship Strategy.
Lead strategic projects from concept through implementation.
Develop governance papers, reports, presentations and performance metrics.
Coordinate cross-campus initiatives and strengthen collaboration.
Identify opportunities to enhance entrepreneurship across Northeastern's global network.
Support the strategic development and operational leadership of 300 Mass Ave.
Develop new entrepreneurship programs and initiatives.
Coordinate founder engagement and community activity.
Support international visitors, corporate partners and senior delegations.
Continually enhance the experience and reputation of the Hub.
Develop strategic partnerships across industry, government and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Support partnership negotiations and relationship management.
Deliver entrepreneurship programs, competitions and innovation initiatives.
Coordinate international events and ecosystem engagement.
Represent Northeastern at meetings, conferences and external events.
Work collaboratively across colleges and campuses to deliver shared objectives.
Prepare executive reports, presentations and strategic briefings.
Support marketing, communications and impact reporting.
Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
Act as a trusted strategic partner to the Vice President, Global Entrepreneurship.