Michigan State University is looking to hire someone for the subject position. A link to the job description and directions on how to apply can be found at: http://advancement.msu.edu/careers/singleJob.cfm?jobNum=253 . Although the position is somewhat developmental in nature, the audience and network is entirely to support the entrepreneurship efforts of the University. The job description is below.
Description
The Director of Alumni & Entrepreneur Engagement acts as a face-to-face representative of Michigan State University's (MSU) Entrepreneurship Ecosystem to the global world of entrepreneurs, both alumni and non-alumni alike. The core objectives for this position are to raise awareness of and build advocacy for MSU student entrepreneurship programs; build a global network of engaged alumni and friends of the MSU Student Entrepreneurship Ecosystem; and develop a well-documented pipeline of engaged advocates and potential contributors of time, advice, and funding to support MSU's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Qualifications
The job requires: knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in education, business, communications, public relations, advertising or marketing or a related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public relations, marketing and/or in planning and coordinating educational and/or other alumni programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications: Ability to effectively manage multiple initiatives from conception to completion; ability to engage and develop leadership teams consisting of volunteers; ability to build meaningful and productive relationships with collaborative partners and incorporate ingenuity into the management of a diverse portfolio of markets and associated entities therein; ability to deliver project-based results and outcomes in coordination with multiple departments with multiple interests; outstanding leadership, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills, combined with an action orientation and commitment to teamwork; excellent knowledge of best practices in alumni engagement and social networking is a central component of this position; knowledge of organizational fund raising and individual donor development; a degree in a related discipline and at least 3 years' experience in alumni engagement or a related field; an advanced degree; willingness to travel no less than 25% of the time and to work nights and weekends; valid vehicle operator's license where needed to perform duties of the position; valid passport where needed to travel outside of the United States.
Neil Kane
Director of Undergraduate Entrepreneurship
Michigan State University
632 Bogue Street, Room N120
East Lansing, MI 48824
nkane@msu.edu
Entrepreneurship Portal: http://entrepreneurship.msu.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MSUEship/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSU_Eship
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkane
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