Associate Director, Entrepreneurship Growth Programs

Job #

042043

Department Code

31301-0097

Department

D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF)

Job Title

Associate Director, Entrepreneurship Growth Programs

Location

Syracuse, NY

Pay Range

$94,000 - $101,000

Pay Determination

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level

S5

FLSA Status

Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type

Full-time

Campus

Remote

Unionized Position Code

Not Applicable

Job Description

The Associate Director, Entrepreneurship Growth Programs leads the design and delivery of IVMF’s growth-stage programs, Veteran EDGE, Vet100 Awards, and CEOcircle, supporting veteran and military-connected business owners as they scale. This role oversees program planning, curriculum development, and outcome tracking, while coordinating with internal teams to ensure operational excellence and an exceptional participant experience. The Associate Director cultivates relationships with funders, partners, and subject matter experts, and identifies high-impact speakers and instructors. This position is essential to sustaining relevant, data-driven programming aligned with the evolving needs of veteran entrepreneurs. It also contributes to strategic planning, supervises staff, and ensures compliance with funder expectations. Reporting to the Director of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, this role is critical to advancing IVMF’s mission and maintaining continuity in program delivery.

This position may be filled on a fully remote basis if the identified candidate is not currently located in Syracuse, NY (within 50 miles). Not all geographical areas within the United States are eligible. Employment offers at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; with a minimum of four years of program development and some higher education or non-profit fund-raising experience.
• Experience working in a complex environment similar to Syracuse University, with proven experience in leading a successful program.
• Two (2) plus years of experience in event planning.
• Two (2) plus years working with/or advocating for service members, veterans, and families.
• Experience with small businesses and veteran owned businesses is preferred.
• Experience with curriculum development and/or instructional design is preferred.
• Knowledge of Salesforce or equivalent CRM platform is preferred.

Skills and Knowledge
• Outstanding ability to network with colleagues within a large academic or non-profit institution.
• Ideal candidate will be an articulate individual with personal integrity, strong interpersonal skills, creative, flexible, organized, and self-motivated, with good planning and follow-through.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in developing strategic plans and initiating and implementing programs.
• Excellent communicator, both oral and written; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with leadership, colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience and personal discipline to successfully manage multiple, concurrent projects can meet deadlines with competing demands.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive, team-focused, and customer-service mindset.
• Preference given to those with a military service connection, or who have worked with veteran, military, and/or family stakeholders, universities or think-tanks, and familiarity with related government programs and services for veterans, families, and related civilian human services programs.
• Ability and willingness to travel, as well as to work outside the normal workday.

Responsibilities
• Design, manage, and execute IVMF’s entrepreneurship growth-stage programs, including Veteran EDGE, the Vet100 Awards, and CEOcircle.
• Program planning, curriculum development, outcome measurement, and overall program delivery.
• Coordination across internal functions (e.g., Marketing & Communications, IT, Data, Budget, Development, Project Management Office and Admin Support) to support effective delivery and an exceptional participant experience.
• Identify and integrate subject matter experts, speakers, and instructors aligned with participant needs.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with funders, ecosystem partners, and stakeholders, and ensure programs meet performance expectations and compliance with funder requirements.
• Advise on IVMF’s strategy for evolving IVMF growth programming. This includes identifying emerging opportunities, supporting the development of new partnerships, and recommending goals and funding prospects.
• The Associate Director will contribute market and strategic insights but is not responsible for program execution in this area.
• Through direct and indirect supervision, assign and manage effort contributed by coordinators and partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

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