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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - APEX CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURS
The Pamplin College of Business at the Virginia Tech is seeking outstanding candidates for the Executive Director position at the Apex Center for Entrepreneurship.
Apex Center for Entrepreneurship
The Apex Center for Entrepreneurs is a core member and key entity of Virginia Tech's entrepreneurial ecosystem, providing a comprehensive program in entrepreneurial venture development. The Center serves as an interdisciplinary resource to support students, faculty, and VT alumni in contributing to the University's tripartite mission of research, teaching, and service. In 2018, the Apex Center was named one of the best emerging entrepreneurship centers globally by GCEC (the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers) and in 2020 the Center won GCEC's top award for exceptional contributions in entrepreneurship research.
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Job Description
The Apex Center Executive Director reports directly to the Associate Dean for Centers at the Pamplin College of Business. Key responsibilities for the ED role include:
- Leading the Center as it enters a new phase of growth and expansion, contributing more broadly and boldly to this critical Pamplin and university initiative.
- Engaging internal and external stakeholders to help build Center capability and support ongoing programming growth and value creation, with a particular focus on undergraduate co-curricular programming that fosters and accentuates engagement with innovation and business venturing.
- Developing both intermediate and long-term strategic plans consistent with the vision of the Center and will also be responsible for implementing this plan.
- Managing the daily operations of the Center, including program management, staffing, and fund raising.
- Interfacing with numerous, diverse, internal and external stakeholders across VT's vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, consistent with bridge-building activities that characterize higher education: students and student groups, faculty, staff, departments, colleges, centers, alumni, government entities, peer institutions, and the business community.
- Working with Pamplin College of Business and other VT faculty to support complementary efforts in entrepreneurship instruction, research, and co-curricular programming.
- Collaborating with Apex Board members to enrich Center programming through active engagement with alumni and members of the broader community.
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Required Qualifications
A Master's degree or terminal degree in business, entrepreneurship, or a related area.
Excellent networking, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to work with diverse groups.
Ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students on topics related to entrepreneurship.
Demonstrated evidence of leadership ability.
Experience working for or with startup firms.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with technology-oriented business, particularly startup or early growth stage businesses.
Prior experience with seeking and managing industry startup fundraising and/or sponsored research funding.
Prior experience in academic business program or center management.
Salary Information
Highly competitive compensation based on a national comparison
Review Date
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications January 15, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
APPLYING FOR THE POSITION
For More Information or to Apply for the Executive Director Position, Please Visit the Job Posting Page at: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/531809/executive-director-apex-center-for-entrepreneurs
Questions concerning the application process can be directed to: Ms. Victoria Winters: victoria24@vt.edu
Questions concerning the position can be directed to the Search Committee Chairperson: Dr. Richard Hunt: rickhunt@vt.edu
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Richard Hunt, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship
Research Director - Apex Center for Entrepreneurs
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg VA
rickhunt@vt.edu------------------------------