Business Incubator Manager

• Get the incubator launch-ready: coordinate facility needs, equipment, furniture, supplies, and participant onboarding processes.
• Manage daily operations for student cohorts and small business tenants, creating an organized, welcoming environment.
• Support entrepreneurs through mentorship, business development resources, training, and networking opportunities.
• Build connections with faculty, staff, and community partners to link academic learning with entrepreneurship and attract participants.
• Coordinate workshops and events, and help explore specialized spaces, including potential shared-use facilities for food businesses.
• Track results and participant feedback to improve programming and support the incubator’s long-term growth and sustainability.

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and five years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in entrepreneurship, small business development, or incubator/accelerator management.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, especially in launching new programs or operations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentorship abilities.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including students and local entrepreneurs.

• A master’s degree in a business-related field.
• Knowledge of small business resources and regional economic development strategies is a plus.

This role helps turn innovation into action by connecting students, entrepreneurs, and community partners with the resources, support, and space they need to succeed.