The Managing Director will take primary responsibility for the design, planning and execution all of the educational programs held at the BUild Lab: IDG Capital Student Innovation Center. A primary responsibility will be the direct supervision and leadership of the program team, which consists of the Program Director, Social Innovation and the Program Director, Business Ventures. Together with the program team, the Managing Director, BUild Lab will ensure the seamless execution of existing programs such as pitch competitions, boot camps, workshops, awarding of start-up grants, mentoring and summer accelerators. The Managing Director will also be responsible for the creation of new programming consistent with the needs of our students and best external practices. The Managing Director will work directly with the Academic Director, Innovate@BU to ensure consistency between for-credit and co-curricular programming.

 The Questrom School of Business believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. To that, we are especially eager to have join our ranks a colleague who supports our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and a place where all constituents can thrive. The Questrom School of Business seeks to continue diversifying our faculty, student and staff ranks, recognizing that diversity of experience and thought deepens the intellectual endeavor.

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Required Skills

Bachelors degree required, MBA or other graduate degree strongly preferred. A minimum of five years of business or non-profit experience, preferably in program management; proven interest and experience in both business and social innovation and entrepreneurship; and excellent oral and written communications skills are all strongly desired. We seek a forward-thinking and goals-oriented individual who is able to work both independently and be part of a team.

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

Required Experience

Bachelors degree required, MBA or other graduate degree strongly preferred. A minimum of five years of business or non-profit experience, preferably in program management; proven interest and experience in both business and social innovation and entrepreneurship; and excellent oral and written communications skills are all strongly desired. We seek a forward-thinking and goals-oriented individual who is able to work both independently and be part of a team.

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