Part-Time Founder in Residence

VP UNIVERSITY RELATIONS OFFICE (UA-VPUR-IUBLA) IU Innovates advances student entrepreneurs from any campus, school, or major. Launched in Fall 2023, IU Innovates is a university-wide initiative to advance Indiana University entrepreneurs through startup incubation hubs, sponsorship of entrepreneurship resources, and impact storytelling. Core to IU's strategic plan 2030 pillars of student success, transformative research and creativity, and service to the state and beyond, IU Innovates ensures entrepreneurs know where to start and can continually access the right resource at the right time. As a key part of the IU entrepreneurship community, Founders in Residence expand the capacity of the IU Innovates team. The objective is to create a collaborative and supportive environment by leveraging the founder's experience as a near-peer mentor for IU entrepreneurs. Time commitment and specific responsibilities will be tailored to each individual's capacity and skill set. Join us at IU Innovates and be part of an exciting journey to inspire and support the next generation of entrepreneurs! A person in this role would have access to IU Innovates' space, resources, and network, and would play a crucial role in shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Indiana University. Department Specific Responsibilities Addresses the needs of IU entrepreneurs.Schedules and facilitates weekly meeting for a group of student entrepreneurs.Helps entrepreneurs clarify their needs, define blockers, and articulate MicroAsks.Proposes resources to address common issues.Tracks Needs and Milestones.Records and track common questions, problems, and blockers in a central document.Meets 1 on 1 with student founders.Conducts workshops or collaborative work-along sessions.Hosts lunches, hackathons, and other events to foster community and connections among founders.Available at the Von Lee building "front of the house" for spontaneous questions and requests.Point person for new student entrepreneurs.Responds to community members' questions in Slack.Reviews and offers guidance on executive summaries, pitches, customer interviews, grant proposals, marketing collateral, business plans, etc.Offers specialized advice in areas of personal expertise. EDUCATION Required Bachelor's degree Required WORK EXPERIENCE Some experience as an Entrepreneur Preferred Familiarity with student entrepreneur incubation programs Skills Required Strong mentoring and leadership skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsPassion for entrepreneurship and supporting emerging founders Von Lee Building 517 East Kirkwood Avenue Bloomington, Indiana $20.00 - $27.00 an hour based on experience and qualifications 10-25 hours per week, depending on the specifics of the role, on a flexible schedule For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental insuranceHealth savings account with generous IU contributionsHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending accountsBasic group life insurance paid by IUVoluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insuranceBase retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vestingVoluntary supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each yearGenerous paid time off plansPaid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer eventsEmployee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure. Career Level: Part Time Employee FLSA: Nonexempt Job Function: Part Time Employee Job Family: Part Time Employee Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework. This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments. Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD. Request Support Telephone: 812-856-1234