Business Incubator Manager

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Schriever, LA

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About The Position

Fletcher Technical Community College is hiring a Business Incubator Manager in Academic Affairs, within the Business, Ed, Arts, Math & Sciences (BEAMS) sub department. The role will prepare the incubator for launch and manage its day-to-day operations for student cohorts and small business tenants. The manager will support entrepreneurs through mentorship, business development resources, training, and networking, while connecting faculty, staff, community partners, students, and local entrepreneurs. The role also coordinates workshops and events, explores specialized spaces such as potential shared-use facilities for food businesses, and tracks outcomes and participant feedback to improve programming and support the incubator’s long-term growth and sustainability. The appointment is unclassified administrative/staff, with a stated salary of $63,270. A passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• Five years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in entrepreneurship, small business development, or incubator/accelerator management.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, especially in launching new programs or operations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentorship abilities.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including students and local entrepreneurs.
• Passing pre-employment criminal background screen.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a business-related field.
• Knowledge of small business resources and regional economic development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility needs, equipment, furniture, supplies, and participant onboarding to prepare the incubator for launch.
• Manage daily operations for student cohorts and small business tenants, maintaining an organized and welcoming environment.
• Support entrepreneurs with mentorship, business development resources, training, and networking opportunities.
• Build connections with faculty, staff, and community partners to connect academic learning with entrepreneurship and attract participants.
• Coordinate workshops and events.
• Help explore specialized spaces, including potential shared-use facilities for food businesses.
• Track results and participant feedback to improve programming and support the incubator’s long-term growth and sustainability.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits.
• Multiple medical insurance options.
• Supplemental insurance options, including dental, term life, disability, accident, and vision insurance.
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan for tax savings on some child care and medical expenses.
• 14 holidays per year, typically including a longer break at Christmas.
• Annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager