Associate Director of CREATE-X Learn – Open Rank Extension Professional I/II/Sr. Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

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AssociateDirector of

CREATE-X

Learn – Open Rank Extension ProfessionalI/II/Sr.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources,collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment tobuilding an outstanding and diverse community of learning,discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whosevalues align with our institutional values, as outlined in ourStrategic Plan . These values include academic excellence,diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation,collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship.

Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balanceand is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needsof two careers.

About Georgia TechGeorgia Tech is a top-rankedpublic research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, adiverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and culturalstrengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students throughtop-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs inengineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberalarts. Georgia Tech’s faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion inresearch awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedicaltechnology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability,semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Techranks among the nation’s top 20 universities for research anddevelopment spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medicalschool.

Georgia Tech’s Mission and ValuesGeorgia Tech’s mission isto develop leaders who advance technology and improve the humancondition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundationalto everything we do: Students are our top priority. We strive for excellence. We thrive on diversity. We celebrate collaboration. We champion innovation. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Techwill become an example of inclusive innovation, a leadingtechnological research university of unmatched scale, relentlesslycommitted to serving the public good; breaking new ground inaddressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges andopportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible;and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgroundsready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real humanimpact.

About CREATE-XCREATE-Xis a Georgia Tech initiative toinstillentrepreneurial confidencein students and empower them tolaunch successful startups.

The broader goal of this initiative isto provide the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences thatwill give Georgia Tech graduates the confidence to create their ownfuture and confidently pursue entrepreneurialopportunities.

LocationAtlanta, GAJob SummaryGeorgia Tech’s CREATE-Xprogram is seeking an experienced and dynamic Associate Director tolead and manage the Learn section of our entrepreneurshipinitiative. The Learn section is dedicated to educating students inentrepreneurship through experiential courses such as Startup Laband the Jim Pope Fellows program, fostering an entrepreneurialmindset across campus. The Associate Director will play a strategicrole in developing and delivering programs that inspire students toexplore entrepreneurship and acquire the skills needed to launchsuccessful startups.

Why Join Us? As the Associate Director of theLearn section, you will play a key role in shaping theentrepreneurial journey of Georgia Tech students. This is anopportunity to work in a collaborative, innovative environment,making a tangible impact on the development of the next generationof startup leaders.

Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Learnsection, ensuring the effective delivery of programs, courses, andevents that align with the mission of

CREATE-X.

Collaborate with faculty, instructors, and industryprofessionals to develop curriculum content, workshops, andtraining sessions that enhance the entrepreneurial learningexperience. Recruit, manage and mentor instructors, teaching assistants,and student mentors involved in the Learn program, fostering aculture of innovation and excellence. Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and externalstakeholders, including industry experts, alumni, andentrepreneurial communities, to enrich the student learningjourney. Lead the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process forstudents participating in entrepreneurship courses such as StartupLab and Jim Pope Fellows. Oversee and manage process to register courses in respectivesemesters. Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, including studentengagement, progress, and course effectiveness, and implementdata-driven improvements as needed. Plan, organize, and execute events, speaker series, and guestlectures that connect students with real-world entrepreneurialexperiences. Contribute to outreach and marketing efforts to increaseawareness and participation in the Learn program among students,faculty, and the broader community. Oversee program budgets, track expenses, and ensure efficientresource allocation to meet program objectives. Manage the gathering and reporting of data and key metrics tooverall program goals. Stay informed on trends in entrepreneurship education andintegrate best practices to continually enhance the Learn section’sofferings. A bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, education,or a related field.

Extension Professional II A masters degree in business, entrepreneurship, education, or arelated field and three (3) years of relevant full-time experienceafter completion of that degree, or A masters degree in business, entrepreneurship, education, or arelated field and five (5) years of relevant full-time experienceafter completion of a bachelor’s degree, or A Doctoral degree in business, entrepreneurship, education, ora related field.

Senior Extension Professional A masters degree in business, entrepreneurship, education, or arelated field and seven (7) years of relevant full-time experienceafter completion of that degree, or A masters degree in business, entrepreneurship, education, or arelated field and nine (9) years of relevant full-time experienceafter completion of a bachelors degree, or A Doctoral degree in business, entrepreneurship, education, ora related field and four (4) years of relevant full-time experienceafter completion of a bachelors degree.

Preferred Qualifications 7+ years of experience in program management, entrepreneurshipeducation, or a related role, with at least 3 years in a leadershipor supervisory capacity. Deep understanding of entrepreneurship principles andexperience working within startup ecosystems, either in auniversity setting or the private sector. Exceptional organizational, project management, and strategicplanning skills. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships withdistinct stakeholders, including faculty, students, alumni, andindustry professionals. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with theability to engage and inspire students and partners. Experience in developing and implementing educational programsor curriculum design is highly desirable. Familiarity with Georgia Tech -s entrepreneurial ecosystem orsimilar university programs is an asset.

The University System ofGeorgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education andlearning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of CoreValues are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

Thesevalues serve as the foundation for all that we do as anorganization, and each USG community member is responsible fordemonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USGStatement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USGBoard Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-lineathttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed tomaintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end,and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regentspolicy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equalopportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other membersof the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admissionand/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants ininstitutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Techcomplies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equalopportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

GeorgiaTech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment,on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex(including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genderexpression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteranstatus in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.

This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all othermembers of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates,invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenshipstatus, immigration status, and national origin discrimination inhiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions arerequired in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order,or Attorney General directive, or where they are required byFederal, State, or local government contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr