Management and Leadership Programs: Entrepreneurship Program Manager

University of Wisconsin Stout • Eau Claire, WI

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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. The Department of Management and Leadership Programs is a vibrant and cohesive group of teachers and scholars, dedicated to excellence in teaching and remaining current in their fields through scholarly activity. The department offers five majors: Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Administration, and International Business. The department serves over 700 undergraduate majors, and helps support the UW System Consortium online MBA program. The department is housed in UW – Eau Claire’s AACSB accredited College of Business.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees