Details **Open Date** 01/28/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN41075B **Job Title** Administrative Director **Working Title** Administrative Director **Job Grade** I **FLSA Code** Executive **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 40 **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** + M-F 8am-5pm, some evenings and weekends **VP Area** Academic Affairs **Department** 00999 - LASSONDE **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $180,000 - $200,000 **Close Date** 04/28/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** The Executive Director, Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, will lead a nationally ranked hub for student entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of Utah and an interdisciplinary division of the David Eccles School of Business. The first programs were offered in 2001, through the vision and support of Pierre Lassonde, an alumnus of the Eccles School and successful mining entrepreneur. The institute now provides opportunities for thousands of students to learn about entrepreneurship and innovation. Programs include workshops, networking events, business-plan competitions, startup support, graduate and alumni programs, scholarships, community outreach and more. All programs are open to students from any academic major or background. The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute also manages Lassonde Studios, a new five-story innovation space and housing facility for all students, in partnership with Housing & Residential Education. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu. The Executive Director will manage the strategic infrastructure and operations of the Institute and serve as an “entrepreneur in residence” while mentoring student teams and individuals as they engage in the wide variety of extracurricular programming offered by the Institute. A staff of professionals will report to the Executive Director in developing programs, marketing, communication and student engagement plans. The Executive Director will manage budgets, fundraising efforts other endeavors to contribute to the success of the Institute. **Responsibilities** The Executive Director be responsible to: * Fulfill the mission statement, goals, and strategic plan of the Institute in coordination with the Dean of the David Eccles School of Business and the Vice President of Innovation * Manage the relationship with the Lassonde Family Foundation; * Drive a culture of innovation and best practices within the program; * Manage Lassonde Studios. Meet revenue, occupancy, maintenance and customer service targets. Partner with the Eccles School, University facilities and Housing departments as appropriate * Develop program budgets and manage spending; * Manage appropriate internal and external advisory boards in conjunction with relevant stakeholders; * Create a strategic fundraising plan to support programs; * Manage and retain high performing staff; * Manage a scholarship program to support students; * Coordinate program activities with other programs within the University of Utah; * Steward relevant industry leaders who have the ability and desire to support the program; * Mentor students participating in key programs (Company Launch, Founders, Competitions, Get Seeded, Get Started, others) * Prepare reports, financial statements, and records on program activities, progress, status or related special reports; * Serve a preceptor in the Master of Business Creation degree program The University of Utah seeks an Executive Director, Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute with: * A commitment to the mission of the University of Utah —to generate and share new knowledge, discoveries, and innovations, engaging local and global communities to promote education, health, and quality of life; * Senior leadership experience within a complex, dynamic environment; * Entrepreneurial experience and an ability to mentor students at all stages in the startup process. * Experience developing and growing programs while leading high performing teams; * An entrepreneurial approach and a commitment to innovation; * An ability to manage a network of community and university partners including experience working with C-suite executives to build and nurture productive relationships; * An ability to plan, analyze, retain knowledge, and show initiative and resourcefulness; * An ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and * An ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious relationships with faculty, staff, students, and supporters. **Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, clinical field, or related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); nine years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, staff management, and effective communications skills required. Completion of hospital provided supervisory training within one year of employment may also be required. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. **Preferences** + A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required for this position as is at least seven years of leadership experience, preferably within the candidate’s own company or startup enterprise. **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. 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