DIRECTOR – STACK CENTER FOR INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Company Description

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate leader's intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. That spirit reverberates across our 174-acre campus ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.

Fully accredited by AACSB, the Siena College School of Business offers undergraduate majors in accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing as well as a Business major that allows students to combine concentrations in two business disciplines. Committed to engagement, innovation, and student success, the school's 46 full-time faculty and 28 adjunct faculty are widely respected for their teaching, scholarship, commitment to student success, and outreach to the community.

Job Description

The School of Business is seeking applications for a Director of Stack Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. The Stack Center is very well positioned and offers several opportunities for the student community. It has the responsibility for all its programs within the School of Business but also has the responsibility as an interdisciplinary program that extends across the entire campus.

This position will engage students in experiential learning programs in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship, will create alumni and entrepreneur mentoring opportunities, and will utilize the current and modern methods and tools. 

Specific responsibilities will include teaching 6 credit hours per semester, engaging potential donors and advisory board members to help raise funds for the Center, manage programs and activities for the Stack Center, manage the Stack Center team, and lead and/or support creating innovative programs focused on entrepreneurship.

Annual Salary: $85,000- $95,000

The hiring salary above represent the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred in related field, ten or more years of experience related to the position. Knowledge of modern entrepreneurship methods and tools such as Business Model Canvas and Lean Startup methodologies.  Must have the ability to motivate and inspire youth. Experience starting or working in a startup or running a business.

A background screening will be required.

Benefits*: 

Siena College offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees.  The benefit package currently includes a retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of an eligible participant’s compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements, and tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents. Eligible college employees currently enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break. Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to College community lectures and productions, complimentary College gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more. Opportunities for remote work may be available as well.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints.

*Eligibility for individual employee benefits is determined at the time of hire and is subject to the terms and condition of the individual benefit.

Additional Information

Siena College is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions

Please submit cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references   http://siena.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=166865