Assistant Director, Harkey Institute For Entrepreneurial Studies

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX, USA
Base: $70,000 - $75,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Fully remote
Bachelor's degree required
Five years program coordination experience
Manage budgets and staff operations
The Assistant Director provides strategic and operational leadership to advance the Institute's mission of fostering entrepreneurship education and engagement at McCombs

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Director provides strategic and operational leadership to advance the Institute's mission of fostering entrepreneurship education and engagement at McCombs.
  • This role is responsible for overseeing program administration, managing staff and budgets, and advising students in the Entrepreneurship Minor.
  • The position requires cultivating relationships with internal and external stakeholders to connect students to opportunities, training, and resources within the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Matching Summary

The Assistant Director provides strategic and operational leadership to advance the Institute's mission of fostering entrepreneurship education and engagement at McCombs.

Salary

Base: $70,000 - $75,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: TRS Retirement Plan eligibility

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Five years program coordination experience
  • Manage budgets and staff operations
  • Advise students in Entrepreneurship Minor
  • Coordinate high-impact events and logistics

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in related field
  • Strong entrepreneurial ecosystem network
  • Experience with project management software
  • Background in business development initiatives
  • Knowledge of entrepreneurial finance processes

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree minimum
  • 5+ years coordinating programs/events
  • Legal authorization to work in US
  • No visa sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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