Associate Director - Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

1d•$82,000 - $106,500

About The Position

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Associate Director, Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology The Associate Director of the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology provides strategic and operational leadership to support the Center’s mission of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students at Brigham Young University. Working closely with the Center Director, this full-time role helps guide the Center’s strategic direction while overseeing the implementation of programs, initiatives, and events that engage students across the university. The Associate Director plays a key role in strengthening the Rollins Center’s visibility and impact while promoting a culture of collaboration, integrity, and values-based leadership consistent with the vision, mission, and values of the BYU Marriott School of Business.

Requirements

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years’ entrepreneurial and managerial experience or equivalent experience.
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Deep understanding of the principles of entrepreneurship and innovation, and corresponding ability to stay current with best practices.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing complex programs or initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
12+ years of entrepreneurial or senior leadership experience.
Experience in higher education.
Established relationships within entrepreneurial or technology communities.

Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership for the Rollins Center, overseeing daily activities, supervising staff, and ensuring the successful delivery of programs that support innovation and entrepreneurship across campus.
Partner with the Rollins Center Director to shape and execute the Center’s strategic vision, developing goals, roadmaps, and performance metrics that drive continuous growth and impact.
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of staff and student employees.
Oversee the design and execution of high-impact entrepreneurship programs, competitions, and events that engage students across the university and strengthen the Center’s campus presence.
Support and expand entrepreneurship curriculum initiatives, including coordinating guest speakers, facilitating the Entrepreneur Lecture Series, and collaborating with faculty to enhance program offerings.
Actively mentor and engage with students, providing guidance, answering questions, and supporting student ventures and entrepreneurial development.
Strengthen relationships with faculty, university leaders, alumni, industry partners, mentors, and external organizations to expand opportunities and resources available to students.
Collaborate on fundraising and donor engagement initiatives, helping cultivate relationships with supporters and secure resources that sustain and expand student programming.
Drive operational excellence through data-informed decision-making, monitoring program outcomes, tracking key performance metrics, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Support responsible stewardship of Center resources, assisting with budgeting, ensuring compliance with university policies, and helping align operations with the Rollins Center’s long-term goals.

Benefits

401k.
BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Access to athletic facilities
Excellent medical/dental benefits
Short/long-term disability benefits
Paid parental and maternity leave
Wellness Program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU