Entrepreneur-In-Residence

IONA UNIVERSITY • City of New Rochelle, NY

1d • $2,000 - $2,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) Program supports Iona University students as they explore entrepreneurial ideas, develop business concepts, and launch or grow ventures. EIRs provide practical guidance, industry expertise, connections to entrepreneurial resources, and individualized mentorship to help students navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship.

For the Fall 2026 semester, the Hynes Institute seeks an EIR to support student entrepreneurial ideas, projects, and ventures; contribute to experiential learning opportunities; and provide strategic feedback to strengthen Hynes programming. The EIR will work collaboratively with the Associate Director and Assistant Director to advance student development and support the ongoing evaluation and evolution of the Institute's EIR and student start-up support and mentoring.

The position requires an on-campus presence for three hours weekly. The appointment lasts for the remainder of the semester's seven weeks. The position is listed as Consultant, with a salary range of $2,000 commission per year. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Iona University is a private, Catholic, coeducational institution founded in 1940 in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. It has campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and County Mayo, Ireland, and serves more than 4,000 students. Iona values diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Be an accomplished entrepreneur or entrepreneurial leader.
• Have demonstrated experience developing, launching, and growing business ventures.
• Have strong connections to the local and regional entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Establish an on-campus presence for three hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor Iona students participating in the Hynes Start-up Coaching Program, providing individualized guidance to develop and advance their entrepreneurial ideas and ventures.
• Work directly with students enrolled in ENT 402 (Entrepreneurship Capstone), providing mentorship, feedback, and practical guidance to strengthen business models and venture development efforts.
• Collaborate with the Hynes Institute team to identify and engage mentors, coaches, industry professionals, and other resources for students in the Start-up Coaching Program and ENT 402.
• Develop a recommendation for a potential reframing of the EIR program, including its purpose, structure, and integration with existing student entrepreneurship initiatives, for a proposed Spring 2026 launch.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed