Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The College of Engineering's Center for Entrepreneurship seeks a proactive, strategic leader to join our team as the Assistant Director for the NSF I-Corps Hub: Great Lakes Region. In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of the NSF I-Corps Hub: Great Lakes Region across partner and affiliate institutions, ensuring that program execution aligns with grant requirements and adheres to budget and resource constraints.

As the Assistant Director, you will:

Reporting directly to the Director of the NSF I-Corps Hub, you will also be responsible for maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with personnel at partner institutions and the sponsoring organization, facilitating seamless communication and swift resolution of operational issues.

Join us in advancing innovation, collaboration, and economic growth across the Great Lakes region. The NSF I-Corps Hub fosters regional impact by empowering academic researchers to engage with the entrepreneurial ecosystem, all with the support of the National Science Foundation. More information about the hub can be found here.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the CFE is to unlock the full entrepreneurial potential at the University of Michigan by helping people to understand, experience, practice, and refine the skills needed to successfully translate their knowledge, ideas, leadership, creativity, and enthusiasm into lasting value in the world. We achieve this potential by providing access to a wide variety of educational opportunities, immersive learning experiences, timely and powerful mentorship, and meaningful connections to the global industry leaders who are building the future. More information about the CFE can be found here.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Responsibilities*

Program Management (35%)

Program Delivery and Execution (35%)

Data Management and Reporting (30%)

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

This position is funded by an award from the National Science Foundation in support of the NSF I-Corps Hub: Great Lakes Region.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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