Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center Program Manager

Indiana University Academic Positions•Kokomo, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center Program Manager serves as the operational lead for IU Kokomo’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center and the primary campus liaison to IU Innovates. This individual is responsible for coordinating entrepreneurship programming, cultivating student engagement, activating the center as a hub of innovation, and connecting students with faculty, alumni, and community partners. Working collaboratively with campus leadership and IU Innovates, the Program Manager builds a vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem that guides students through the IU Innovates Learning & Launch Journey —supporting learners from initial curiosity and problem exploration through venture development, customer discovery, and launch.

Requirements

FOR INDIANA UNIVERSITY KOKOMO FULL - TIME RESIDENT FACULTY MEMBER ONLY

Nice To Haves

Serve as the operational lead for IU Kokomo’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center
Primary campus liaison to IU Innovates
Coordinate entrepreneurship programming
Cultivate student engagement
Activate the center as a hub of innovation
Connect students with faculty, alumni, and community partners
Build a vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem
Guide students through the IU Innovates Learning & Launch Journey
Support learners from initial curiosity and problem exploration through venture development, customer discovery, and launch
Build a vibrant campus entrepreneurship community
Guide students through the IU Innovates Learning & Launch Journey
Activate the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center as the campus hub for innovation
Strengthen connections between campus, alumni, and the regional entrepreneurship ecosystem
Provide direct coaching and mentorship
Assess each student’s stage in the IU Innovates Learning & Launch Journey
Provide individualized guidance, accountability, and connections to mentors, alumni, investors, funding opportunities, and campus resources
Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment
Coordinate implementation of IU Innovates programming
Develop and maintain the annual entrepreneurship programming calendar
Plan and execute workshops, Founder Groups, speaker events, networking opportunities, pitch competitions, bootcamps, and other entrepreneurship programming
Ensure programming aligns with campus priorities while maintaining consistency with the IU Innovates statewide framework
Activate the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center as a vibrant gathering space for students
Coordinate drop-in hours, networking opportunities, community-building activities, and regular center programming
Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to integrate entrepreneurship into academic and co-curricular experiences
Increase student awareness and utilization of the Center
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student Community Managers
Coordinate Community Manager schedules, office hours, Founder Groups, and student engagement activities
Hold regular planning meetings and provide ongoing coaching
Build relationships with faculty, alumni, entrepreneurs, investors, and regional ecosystem partners
Connect students to entrepreneurship events, accelerators, competitions, mentors, internships, and funding opportunities
Expand partnerships that enhance experiential learning and strengthen the campus entrepreneurship ecosystem
Coordinate logistics for entrepreneurship programming and events
Collaborate with IU Innovates on communications, storytelling, marketing, reporting, and statewide initiatives
Maintain calendars, documentation, program resources, and other operational materials
Track student participation, venture progression, and outcomes
Collect student feedback and recommend program improvements
Prepare reports and updates for campus leadership, IU Innovates, and external stakeholders
Monitor key performance indicators related to engagement, venture development, mentorship, and ecosystem growth
Work collaboratively with IU Kokomo faculty and staff
Work collaboratively with IU Innovates leadership
Work collaboratively with Student Community Managers
Work collaboratively with Student entrepreneurs
Work collaboratively with Alumni founders
Work collaboratively with Regional entrepreneurship ecosystem partners
Work collaboratively with Community organizations and funders

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for students interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Provide direct coaching and mentorship through one-on-one meetings, Founder Groups, workshops, bootcamps, and other experiential learning opportunities.
Assess each student’s stage in the IU Innovates Learning & Launch Journey and provide individualized guidance, accountability, and connections to mentors, alumni, investors, funding opportunities, and campus resources.
Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages students to explore ideas, develop ventures, and engage with the entrepreneurship community.
Coordinate implementation of IU Innovates programming at IU Kokomo that supports students throughout the Learning & Launch Journey.
Develop and maintain the annual entrepreneurship programming calendar in collaboration with campus partners.
Plan and execute workshops, Founder Groups, speaker events, networking opportunities, pitch competitions, bootcamps, and other entrepreneurship programming.
Ensure programming aligns with campus priorities while maintaining consistency with the IU Innovates statewide framework.
Activate the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center as a vibrant gathering space for students.
Coordinate drop-in hours, networking opportunities, community-building activities, and regular center programming.
Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to integrate entrepreneurship into academic and co-curricular experiences.
Increase student awareness and utilization of the Center.
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise student Community Managers.
Coordinate Community Manager schedules, office hours, Founder Groups, and student engagement activities.
Hold regular planning meetings and provide ongoing coaching to ensure consistent program delivery and peer mentorship.
Build relationships with faculty, alumni, entrepreneurs, investors, and regional ecosystem partners.
Connect students to entrepreneurship events, accelerators, competitions, mentors, internships, and funding opportunities.
Expand partnerships that enhance experiential learning and strengthen the campus entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Coordinate logistics for entrepreneurship programming and events.
Collaborate with IU Innovates on communications, storytelling, marketing, reporting, and statewide initiatives.
Maintain calendars, documentation, program resources, and other operational materials.
Track student participation, venture progression, and outcomes across the IU Innovates Learning & Launch Journey.
Collect student feedback and recommend program improvements.
Prepare reports and updates for campus leadership, IU Innovates, and external stakeholders.
Monitor key performance indicators related to engagement, venture development, mentorship, and ecosystem growth.