Management and Leadership Programs: Entrepreneurship Program Manager

University of Wisconsin Stout•Eau Claire, WI

About The Position

There is a position available for the Entrepreneurship Program Manager in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs in the College of Business. The department seeks a dynamic candidate with expertise in entrepreneurship who is committed to teaching excellence, developing connections across the community, and growing the entrepreneurship program . This appointment carries an initial one-year fiscal year (year-round) appointment and is expected to continue beginning February 1, 2026. We are looking for an individual who has a desire to be involved a growing Entrepreneurship program. Responsibilities would include networking and outreach with the business community, involvement with Startup 48, WiSys VentureHome-Eau Claire and other community entrepreneurship ventures. Additional responsibilities include teaching entrepreneurship topics such as creativity, customer development, business model design, growth planning, and other courses as needed. Applicants will be expected to teach courses as assigned in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs, be involved in the entrepreneurship community, be involved in community business networking and outreach, provide academic advising to students as assigned, engage in service to the university and community, and participate in department, college, and university committee work. Teaching responsibilities may involve classroom, online, and/or hybrid delivery in both the undergraduate and at the MBA level.

Requirements

Masters in Entrepreneurship, MBA, or related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution is required.
Five years of experience in Entrepreneurship, small business consulting, executive leadership, or related field is required.
Desired area of specialty is in entrepreneurship (with interests in teaching creativity and innovation, idea generation, entrepreneurship, growth plan development, or similar courses).

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurship experience
evidence of successful university teaching
strong ability for networking and outreach
demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are all considered an asset.

Responsibilities

networking and outreach with the business community
involvement with Startup 48
WiSys VentureHome-Eau Claire and other community entrepreneurship ventures
teaching entrepreneurship topics such as creativity, customer development, business model design, growth planning, and other courses as needed
teach courses as assigned in the Department of Management and Leadership Programs
be involved in the entrepreneurship community
be involved in community business networking and outreach
provide academic advising to students as assigned
engage in service to the university and community
participate in department, college, and university committee work
Leads the development and implementation of academic program initiatives
May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
Provides full service advising resources and services, provides information about educational options and academic requirements, and communicates directly with students regarding all aspects of the advising process
Serves as the liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups to identify and maintain academic program-related partnerships
Manages degree programs and/or certificates, high impact practice programming and events, and curriculum development and implementation
Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and academic program objectives
Evaluates existing academic program strategy and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement
May manage the unit budget and approve unit expenditures
Assists stakeholders with preparing and/or maintaining documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements