University of Nevada Las Vegas-posted 9 days ago
$58,000 - $63,000/Yr
Full-time • Manager
Las Vegas, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Program Manager, Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Lee Business School [R0140355] . ROLE of the POSITION The program manager will report to the Executive Director of the Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (the Center) and manage the daily business operations essential to the Center’s mission. This person will be a primary front-line community engagement contact for the Center and will work with and support the Center Executive Director and Research Director to develop, execute, and maintain Center programs. This position will also manage the logistics of Center events, prepare, track and report annual budgets, and process financial documents. The position will also perform administrative duties as well as supervise and coordinate the activities of Center graduate assistants. The program manager must work in a timely, accurate, and cordial manner with external stakeholders and donors, as well as internal entities spanning from upper administration to staff in various campus departments/units. This position is essential to the operations of the Center. In addition, the program manager will serve as the Campus Director as outlined by the Blackstone Launch Pad (BLP) agreement until the termination of the grant. The BLP Campus Director is responsible for overall program oversight, management, delivery and results, including but not limited to: Develops and executes strategic plan for BLP Program on their campus Adheres to BLP brand guidelines Builds relationships with other campus entrepreneurship resources (e.g., professors, student clubs, incubators/accelerators, competitions, etc.) for whom BLP Program can act as a concierge to help interested students navigate the Institution Regularly communicates with students via newsletter or other channel to promote campus and BLP network programming and content Completes semi-annual reports to be submitted to Foundation Nominates and supports the most appropriate students to participate in BLP signature events, programs and showcase opportunities The program manager serves as a public operations contact for the Center and is responsible for the management of its daily operations, as well as responsible for managing programs and activities offered by the Center. This position reports to the Director and will work with the Director and Research Director to interface professionally with community partners, external advisory groups, and the center to meet its goals and objectives. This position is established as the centralized point of contact and disseminates UNLV policies, strategies, and objectives pertaining to the Center's mission. The incumbent is expected to serve and represent the center on various committees and groups with appropriate university departments and programs, government officials, and the community. This regular work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, though some night and weekend work will be required. Schedule may be flexed, when appropriate and as approved by supervisor, but this position is not eligible for 100% remote work.

  • Manage the daily business operations essential to the Center’s mission.
  • Be a primary front-line community engagement contact for the Center
  • Work with and support the Center Executive Director and Research Director to develop, execute, and maintain Center programs.
  • Manage the logistics of Center events
  • Prepare, track and report annual budgets
  • Process financial documents
  • Perform administrative duties
  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of Center graduate assistants.
  • Serve as the Campus Director as outlined by the Blackstone Launch Pad (BLP) agreement until the termination of the grant.
  • Develops and executes strategic plan for BLP Program on their campus
  • Adheres to BLP brand guidelines
  • Builds relationships with other campus entrepreneurship resources (e.g., professors, student clubs, incubators/accelerators, competitions, etc.) for whom BLP Program can act as a concierge to help interested students navigate the Institution
  • Regularly communicates with students via newsletter or other channel to promote campus and BLP network programming and content
  • Completes semi-annual reports to be submitted to Foundation
  • Nominates and supports the most appropriate students to participate in BLP signature events, programs and showcase opportunities
  • Interface professionally with community partners, external advisory groups, and the center to meet its goals and objectives.
  • Serve and represent the center on various committees and groups with appropriate university departments and programs, government officials, and the community.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
  • 3-5 years of experience in budget management, office operations management, and event implementation
  • Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
  • Master’s degree
  • 1-3 years of supervisory experience
  • Familiarity working in a higher education setting
  • Skilled use of software such as StartUp Tree and Workday.
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
  • No state income tax
  • Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
  • Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
  • Employee recognition and appreciation programs
  • Connect with colleagues with shared interests
  • Personal and professional development opportunities
  • UNLV athletics ticket discounts
  • Statewide employee purchase program discounts
  • RebelCard discounts on and off campus
  • Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
  • Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
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