Entrepreneur in Residence - ISU Startup Factory | Iowa State University Job at Iowa State University, Ames, IA

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  • Iowa State University
  • Ames, IA

Job Description

Position Title:

Entrepreneur in Residence - ISU Startup Factory

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

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.

Proposed Start Date:

July 1, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Part time

Pay Grade:

P&S Temporary

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:

June 14, 2024

Posting Close Date:

July 7, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14904

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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