Entrepreneurship Postbaccalaureate Fellow
Job Description:

The Entrepreneurship Postbaccalaureate Fellow at the Connolly Center for Entrepreneurship is a new or recent graduate who demonstrates entrepreneurial vision, leadership potential, and practical experience in launching or developing businesses. The Fellow will pitch an entrepreneurial business idea during the interview and advance it during the two-year position, enriching the university community by serving as an entrepreneurial role model and mentor. Additionally, the Fellow will manage essential administrative functions of the Connolly Center, including supervising student employees, overseeing event planning, facilitating alumni communications and engagement, managing marketing and communications strategies, and handling purchasing and budgeting for center operations. This is a two-year term position with an anticipated start date on August 1, 2025.

Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

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Essential Functions:

• Pitch, develop, and actively pursue a compelling entrepreneurial project throughout the two-year fellowship term, providing regular progress updates and outcomes.
  
• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate student employees at the Connolly Center, ensuring productive workflow and professional growth.
  
• Mentor student patrons visiting the Connolly Center as well as members of the Connolly Entrepreneurship Society who are developing their own businesses.
  
• Plan, manage, and execute events on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, including workshops, networking events, speaker series, hackathons, and competitions.
  
• Develop and maintain effective alumni engagement, including outreach, communication strategies, and support for the alumni-in-residence program.
  
• Administer, maintain, and evaluate the performance of the Connolly Center's marketing and communication strategy, managing content calendars for social media, the center's website, and promotional materials.
  
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Connolly Center and W&L Communications and Public Affairs to ensure consistent, strategic messaging and increased visibility.
  
• Manage purchasing and budgeting activities for the Connolly Center, tracking expenditures, and maintaining financial accountability.
  
• Regularly convene students and stakeholders to evaluate Connolly Center programming, preparing formal reports on strengths, weaknesses, and actionable recommendations for improvements.
  
• Explore and recommend innovative practices, emerging technologies, and trends in entrepreneurship education and business incubation to keep the Connolly Center at the forefront of entrepreneurial thought leadership.
  
• Provide general administrative support and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Connolly Center.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
  
• Commitment to a two-year position term.
  
• Demonstrated experience in entrepreneurial initiatives, including launching or developing a business or venture. Experience gained through degree and/or course requirements qualifies for consideration.
  
• Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
  
• Experience in event planning, social media management, and content creation.
  
• Proficiency or adaptability to learn marketing platforms (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
  
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a dynamic team.
  
• Valid driver's license.
  
• Flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends to support Connolly Center events and programming.
  
• Preference will be given to candidates who are recent graduates and W&L alumni.
  

Application Instructions:



Review of applications will begin June 1 and continue until the position is filled. Required materials include:

• Cover letter
  
• Resume
  
• Names and contact information for three professional references
  

Current W&L students should apply through the external applicant portal. Application instructions for internal and external candidates can be found at https://www.wlu.edu/employment-opportunities/jobs-at-w-l.

Position Type:
Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Minimum Pay:
$48,571.00 - Pay Commensurate with Experience

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


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