ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY JOB DESCRIPTION
APPROVED POSITION INFORMATION
(to be completed by HR)
Effective: May 1, 2015
Title
Range
Manager, Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship
Essential Function: Sedentary Work
JCC
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Description: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force
frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary
work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position, the role in the
university, and the supervisor’s title.* (This section is used for advertisement of the
position.)
The Manager, Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship is responsible for developing, administering,
and expanding various professional, academic, youth, and outreach programs that promote
entrepreneurship and new venture knowledge and skills. The incumbent manages and
promotes the Center’s activities; oversees the department’s fiscal operations and personnel;
and communicates with various individuals, private organizations, and government agencies to
develop partnerships beneficial to the Center and the College of Business.
* Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job
(percentage first with heading and then bulleted information). If line of progression,
define for each range as above.
40% - Program Management, Development, and Assessment
 Work with campus departments, faculty, staff, and students; advisory boards; public
agencies; industry and business groups; local, regional, and national professional
organizations and associations; governmental agencies; and other educational
institutions to identify entrepreneurship training needs
 Coordinate the development of curricula for new certificate programs such as:
entrepreneurship and new venture growth, youth entrepreneurship, social
entrepreneurship, international entrepreneurship, commercializing technology, economic
development, and customized contract training programs
 Work faculty and COB administration to develop and implement course curricula,
formats, and delivery methods
 Develop relationships with mid and upper management professionals of local, regional,
national, and international organizations to form partnerships which will be utilized to
develop new and complement existing programs
 Identify, recruit, and hire acknowledged experts from various industries to serve as
instructors and faculty for respective programs
 Review, evaluate, and maintain the academic quality of programs and curricula; update
and revise programs and curricula as needed
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Keep abreast of opportunities and changes in local, regional, national, and international
trends regarding entrepreneurial development, management, training, and leadership
Counsel and advise current and potential students in academic and professional matters
20% - Marketing and Promotion
 Develop, plan, and implement marketing and advertising strategies used for student
recruitment and the promotion of the Center and its various programs
 Solicit business for customized contract entrepreneurship training programs; create and
submit proposals for implementation and delivery of customized training programs
15% - Personnel Management
 Hire, train, evaluate, and, if necessary, recommend discipline or termination of
instructors and Center staff
 Assign and review work; provide direction to meet the objectives and responsibilities of
the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship
 Encourage professional development through training, seminars, and committee service
15% - Fiscal Management
 Establish and monitor financial goals for each program
 Develop program budgets; maintain self-supporting status of the Center
 Implement cost-containment strategies to ensure profitability of programs
10% - Advisory Board Oversight
 Recruit advisory board members
 Lead advisory board meetings
 Work with board members to identify and clarify industry and business needs
3. Describe the types of decisions the position(s) makes independently as part of the core
responsibilities. Provide examples. If a line of progression, describe the decisions made
at the highest level.
The Manager, Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship works under minimal supervision to manage
the Center’s personnel and self-supporting programs. The incumbent has the authority to work
with business professionals, community groups, and governmental agencies to develop
partnerships, identify curricular needs, and develop entrepreneurial programs.
4. Describe the types of problems, issues, action, communications this position typically
takes to the supervisor for resolution and/or consultation. Provide examples. If a line of
progression, describe the supervisory consultation at the highest level.
The Manager, Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship collaborates with the Dean, College of
Business to determine the strategic direction and goals of the Center. Changes to
entrepreneurial curricula must first be discussed with the Dean and approved by the College’s
curricular committee. While the Manager has the authority to identify and reach out to potential
donors and develop partnerships, formal agreements and gifts are forwarded to the Dean and
Development Director for final approval and implementation.
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5. Select the applicable competencies required to successfully perform the job. The
selected competencies will be evaluated within the Administrative Faculty evaluation as
Competencies for Success.
Competency
Required
Adaptability
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Analytical Thinking
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Communication
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Financial Responsibilities
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Human Resource Responsibilities
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Leadership
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Program/Project/Functional Knowledge
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Resource Responsibilities
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Serving Constituents
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Teamwork
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Other (specify)
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6. Minimum requirements of the position. Minimum requirements should be consistent
with the Job Evaluation Model. If Line of Progression, minimum requirements must be
defined for each range.
Education
Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Four years of related professional experience
Master’s Degree
Two years of related professional experience
Relevant Experience: Entrepreneurship, program development, small business
development, curriculum design, continuing education programs
Certification and Licensure:
Schedule or Travel Requirements:
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Domestic and international travel
Variable work schedule
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