Program Manager, Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Lee Business School [R0140355]

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Program Manager, Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Lee Business School [R0140355].

ROLE of the POSITION

The program manager will report to the Executive Director of the Troesh Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (the Center) and manage the daily business operations essential to the Center’s mission. This person will be a primary front-line community engagement contact for the Center and will work with and support the Center Executive Director and Research Director to develop, execute, and maintain Center programs. This position will also manage the logistics of Center events, prepare, track and report annual budgets, and process financial documents. The position will also perform administrative duties as well as supervise and coordinate the activities of Center graduate assistants. The program manager must work in a timely, accurate, and cordial manner with external stakeholders and donors, as well as internal entities spanning from upper administration to staff in various campus departments/units. This position is essential to the operations of the Center.

In addition, the program manager will serve as the Campus Director as outlined by the Blackstone Launch Pad (BLP) agreement until the termination of the grant. The BLP Campus Director is responsible for overall program oversight, management, delivery and results, including but not limited to:

• Develops and executes strategic plan for BLP Program on their campus

• Adheres to BLP brand guidelines

• Builds relationships with other campus entrepreneurship resources (e.g., professors, student clubs, incubators/accelerators, competitions, etc.) for whom BLP Program can act as a concierge to help interested students navigate the Institution

• Regularly communicates with students via newsletter or other channel to promote campus and BLP network programming and content

• Completes semi-annual reports to be submitted to Foundation

• Nominates and supports the most appropriate students to participate in BLP signature events, programs and showcase opportunities

The program manager serves as a public operations contact for the Center and is responsible for the management of its daily operations, as well as responsible for managing programs and activities offered by the Center. This position reports to the Director and will work with the Director and Research Director to interface professionally with community partners, external advisory groups, and the center to meet its goals and objectives. This position is established as the centralized point of contact and disseminates UNLV policies, strategies, and objectives pertaining to the Center's mission. The incumbent is expected to serve and represent the center on various committees and groups with appropriate university departments and programs, government officials, and the community.

This regular work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, though some night and weekend work will be required. Schedule may be flexed, when appropriate and as approved by supervisor, but this position is not eligible for 100% remote work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 3-5 years of experience in budget management, office operations management, and event implementation. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include: Master’s degree, 1-3 years of supervisory experience, familiarity working in a higher education setting, and skilled use of software such as StartUp Tree and Workday.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary range is $58,000 - $63,000. Unable to offer more than stated salary range.

This position is contingent upon gift and grant funding. If, in the best judgment of the supervisor, with approval of the appointing authority, funds for this position are no longer available or must be directed to other purposes, this contract may be terminated or notice of non-reappointment to employment may be given with 30 days’ notice.  

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:

  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• No state income tax

• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• Connect with colleagues with shared interests

• Personal and professional development opportunities

• UNLV athletics ticket discounts

• Statewide employee purchase program discounts

• RebelCard discounts on and off campus

• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on February 12, 2024.  

Materials should be addressed to Leith Martin, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

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If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

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The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. 

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

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JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.