**9473BR** **Position Title:** Director, Simone Center **Organization:** Simone Ctr for Stdt Innovation & Entrepreneurship **Job Responsibilities:** + Manage the collection and analysis of data for all university entrepreneurship activities through Salesforce and database. Report findings internally and externally. Perform data analysis to drive strategic decision-making around program offerings and outcomes based on identified success metrics. Monitor progress of initiatives and institute corrective action as needed. + Serve as an advocate for entrepreneurship within the university and externally, promoting the center's initiatives and successes. Stay abreast of trends in entrepreneurship and contribute to thought leadership through publications, conferences, and collaborations. + Design and implement comprehensive programs to support entrepreneurial education, mentorship, and venture acceleration. Ensure programs and projects meet associated deliverables. + Engage students across disciplines to inspire entrepreneurial thinking, offer guidance, and facilitate connections with industry mentors and investors. + Forge partnerships with alumni, deans, university leaders, industry leaders, investors, and government entities to enhance resources available to aspiring entrepreneurs. Represent the Simone Center both internally and externally to further the organization’s strategic goals. + Oversee incubation programs, accelerators, and co-working spaces to nurture startup ventures and facilitate their growth. + Manage staffing within the Entrepreneurship Center effectively. Provide leadership, support to staff, including oversight of efforts related to recruitment and selection, training and development, and performance management. + Other duties as assigned, **FLSA Category:** Exempt **Requisition Number:** 9473BR **College/Division:** VP for Research **Required Application Documents:** Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume **Employment Category:** Fulltime **Additional Details:** In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. **Required Minimum Education Level:** BS **How To Apply:** In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. **Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :** 121A **Required Qualifications:** + 5 years’ experience in entrepreneurship, startup mentoring, venture capital, or related fields + Experience in entrepreneurship, startup mentoring, venture capital, or related fields. Experience as an entrepreneur, startup founder, or investor is advantageous. + Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, manage complex projects, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. **Shift:** Day **What do we believe at RIT?:** Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few). **Work Location:** Henrietta Campus — 100% **Job Summary:** The Director will lead efforts to foster innovation, cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit, and drive economic development within the academic community and beyond. The role is pivotal supporting aspiring entrepreneurs, facilitating startup ventures, and integrating entrepreneurship into the university's fabric. **Hourly/Salary Minimum:** 68800 **Hourly/Salary Maximum:** 115200