Program Manager, Entrepreneurship & Innovation

The Program Manager  manages programming for Macalester's Entrepreneurship and Innovation department including the Idea Lab. This role collaborates with the Director and other on-campus partners to create and implement programming. Additionally, the Program Manager offers administrative support to the Director. Manages operational calendar and budgets.

This role requires being onsite 4 days a week, with the option to work from home one day a week. The daily work hours are 8:30am-4:30pm. 

About The Department: 

Entrepreneurship at Macalester works with students and the broader Macalester community to nurture ideas and fuel innovation to bring about change. At its core, entrepreneurship at Macalester inspires students to put their ideas into action. It gives students the courage to follow their dreams, the creativity to solve problems, and the resilience, grit, and hope necessary to create lasting change.

Responsibilities

Program Management:

• Provides well-organized, multi-faceted administrative support to ensure efficient operations of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation (E&I) programs and events.
• Manages operational calendar for E&I including timing of applications and deadlines, training, programs, and events.
• Administers application process for MacNest, Live It Fund, MacStartups, and Macathon. This includes planning, marketing, selecting, implementing, evaluating and budgeting.
• Plans and facilitates program-related meetings and training, including information sessions, launch meetings, budget training, cohort meetings, etc.
• Provides support to students who participate in E&I programming.
• Designs program assessments and student and stakeholder surveys in alignment with Student Affairs guidelines and Macalester Assessment office, maintaining organization in Google Shared Drive.
• Collaborates with campus partners to deliver programming and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Partners include International Student Programs, Career Exploration, Hamre Center for Health and Wellness, and academic departments.
•  Support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives; actively works to eliminate barriers to participation and consistently participates in DEI-related professional development.
• Ensures programs are in compliance with Macalester policies and procedures 
• Provide input and support for departmental planning, policy development, and strategic initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement and Student Outreach

• Collaborate with various campus partners, including International Student Programs, Career Exploration, Hamre Center for Health and Wellness, and academic departments, to support and enhance student programming initiatives.
• Foster positive working relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Increase student engagement and participation in programs.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, working to eliminate barriers to participation and consistently participating in DEI-related professional development.
• Serve as a point of contact for students, assisting with inquiries, providing information about departmental programs, and supporting advising processes.
• Be available to support department events including Macathon, our E&I marquee event as well as the Summer Showcase, MacNest, and Live It Fund presentations.
• Collaborates with on-campus partners such as Advancement and Facilities Services to plan and execute effective events.

Administrative Support:

• Provides administrative support to the Director and to faculty teaching courses sponsored by E&I.
• Ensures the department G-Drive is well-maintained, organized and secure.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. 
• 3-5 years of relevant experience. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in budget management and analysis. 
• Excellent organizational skills for program, project, and event management. 
• Strong writing and communication skills. 
• Strong experience with calendar and scheduling management. 
• Proficient in Google, Wordpress, Instagram.

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position will be $54,560-$57040, depending on experience.

Benefits:

At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan. 
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Application Guidelines:

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by September 19th, 2024. No resumes will be accepted after this date, and the interview process will start after this date. 

Jaclyn Howard

Talent Acquisition Manager 

jhoward3@Macalester.edu

Macalester College - Institutional Overview

Founded in 1874, Macalester College provides students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in flourishing St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls over 2,000 students from across the country and around the world. Macalester is a preeminent liberal arts college recognized for its student service and celebration of internationalism.

At Macalester, we look at our employees through a whole-person, holistic lens. With comprehensive benefits and well-being programs, we provide and enable our community members to grow and care for themselves, their families, and one another. Our whole-hearted fidelity to community-building and social justice exemplify these ideals. Macalester College continuously prioritizes a culturally diverse and pluralistic community. We value individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. 

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