Job Details

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Base pay range

$195,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Drive the CIEs mission by developing and executing a strategic business plan that positions the CIE as a leader in entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages faculty engagement and interdisciplinary integration, ensuring CIE programming is aligned with, complements and enhances Cal Polys academic programs.
• Collaborate with the CIE Advisory Board, Deans, university leadership and stakeholders, and community partners to establish and continually refine the CIEs strategic direction.
• Build and sustain connections with faculty across all colleges and divisions, with the goal of bringing entrepreneurship into the curriculum.
• Spearhead fundraising efforts to ensure sustainable financial support for CIE programs, traveling as needed to build relationships with donors and potential funders.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in entrepreneurial ventures and/or experience running entrepreneurial support organizations (e.g. VC, accelerator, incubator).
• Meaningful involvement with relevant professional, government or industry associations and agencies.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with experience fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Demonstrated success in securing funding from private and public sources.

Benefits / Other

Cal Poly Partners provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, paid sick leave/vacation and 14 holidays. Employees are eligible to participate in the CP Partners Medical Insurance Plan through CalPERS, with plan options including HMOs and PPOs for the employee and eligible dependents. The CPC covers a large portion of the medical premium for the employee and eligible dependents. All employees are members of CalPERS and will contribute to retirement; these contributions can be refunded if the employee terminates prior to retirement. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, educational and employment verification, and reference checks.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management, Business Development, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Higher Education, Technology, Information and Media, and Business Consulting and Services

To see the full job description, visit the Cal Poly Partners job postings site.