Assistant Director - Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship (GCFE)
James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA · Virginia
- Role
- Program manager
- First seen
- Jul 6, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $69,000 - $72,000
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Summary
The Assistant Director at the Leslie Flanary Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship at James Madison University will lead entrepreneurship education, student mentorship, and community engagement initiatives while reporting to the Executive Director. The role involves managing existing programs in venture creation and entrepreneurship education, developing hands-on programming, building regional partnerships, and supporting fundraising and operational activities across the Center.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, entrepreneurship, education, nonprofit management, economic development, or related field
- Minimum five years of professional experience in entrepreneurship, startup leadership, small business management, economic development, higher education, or nonprofit leadership
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and project management experience
- Strong written, verbal, and public communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders including students, faculty, alumni, business leaders, and donors
- Demonstrated commitment to entrepreneurship education and community engagement
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