The ISU Startup Factory Entrepreneur in Residence will serve as a member of the teaching team and will work collaboratively with the director of the ISU Startup Factory and the director of the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship.
The individual in this role will:
Provide general guidance to all incubator participants, ensuring that the curriculum meets their needs.
Assist the Startup Factory director in facilitating and delivering content.
Work one-on-one with participants to guide them through the program.
Facilitate industry and professional connections for the cohort members on behalf of the program.
EIR expertise and guidance will focus on:
Overall business model and business strategy development
Intellectual property
Funding sources and investor readiness
Pitch and presentation preparation
Team development
Industry expertise and connections
Professional service provider and network introductions
EIR Expectations:
Attend Tuesday (10-12 CST) and Thursday (9-10 CST) sessions during the Startup Factory cohort program period (two cohorts per year).
Attend in-person networking and Demo Day events as availability allows.
Independently and directly mentor cohort founders/teams outside of scheduled class sessions (virtually or in person).
Contribute, on average, 8 hours per week attending sessions and mentoring cohort members, with hours not to exceed 416 during the course of the contract year.
The EIR will be compensated at an agreed-upon hourly rate for hours recorded with no benefits or vacation; however, the EIR has the flexibility to work as available and during active program periods or as requested by the Startup Factory director and program manager.
This is a fixed term appointment with the opportunity of renewal.
About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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