Associate Director, Pitch Competitions, Venture Lab

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $66,000.00 - $75,000.00 annual rate; bonus/e...
Hybrid
End-to-end competition management
Alumni judge recruitment and engagement
Budget and work plan management
The role leads the annual Startup Challenge and other pitch competitions to provide co-curricular learning opportunities in innovation and entrepreneurship to Penn students

Job Summary

  • The role leads the annual Startup Challenge and other pitch competitions to provide co-curricular learning opportunities in innovation and entrepreneurship to Penn students.
  • Venture Lab is a partnership between Wharton, Penn Engineering, and Stuart Weitzman School of Design serving as the largest student entrepreneurship hub in the world.
  • The position offers a competitive benefits package including excellent healthcare, tuition benefits for employees and families, and generous retirement plans.

Matching Summary

The role leads the annual Startup Challenge and other pitch competitions to provide co-curricular learning opportunities in innovation and entrepreneurship to Penn students.

Salary

Base: $66,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annual Rate; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, tuition assistance, retirement plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End-to-end competition management
  • Alumni judge recruitment and engagement
  • Budget and work plan management
  • Risk management for high-visibility events
  • Data analysis for program improvement

Nice-to-have

  • Systems thinking for complex initiatives
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Forward-thinking mindset and creativity
  • Experience with Salesforce data entry
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings

Key Requirements

  • Strong project management fundamentals
  • Judgment to navigate time-sensitive events
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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