Asst Director of Startup Studio Job at University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln

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Position Information

Working Title: Asst Director of Startup Studio

Department: J S Raikes School of Comp Sci & Mgmt-1313

Requisition Number: S_250080

Posting Open Date: 01/29/2025

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 03/03/2025

Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled

Description of Work

This position oversees strategy, instruction, mentorship, and support of the Raikes School Startup Studio, a variation of Design Studio that fosters entrepreneurial growth of students. The position works with faculty and staff to deliver an experiential startup capstone as well as startup activities and instruction for other students in the Raikes School. The position will foster relations with entrepreneurial connections on campus, in the local community, and across the state of Nebraska and beyond. This position will coordinate events supporting startup culture, establish mentoring opportunities, and, in general, seek opportunities to strengthen and grow the program.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, data science, or related field and at least three years of experience working in startup businesses in the software or technology industry as founder, project manager, product development or related field.
• Experience leading technology or product development direction.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Evidence of excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong ability to network and build relationships with community and institutional partners.
• Evidence of knowledge and experience with startup business operations and challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage/prioritize tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, data science, or related field.
• Experience working with and mentoring students.
• Experience in higher education. Experience in sales within a startup business.
• Direct experience in developing software/technology solutions.
• Evidence of knowledge of software and technology development life cycles.
• Strong familiarity with startup financing models and analyses.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

No

Physical Requirements

No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required

Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required

Yes

Posted Salary

$85,000/yr. minimum

How to Apply

Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:

Nancy Heyne – Search Committee Chair
nancy.heyne@unl.edu
402-472-6000

Job Category

Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Full-Time

Work Location

Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

No

Planned Hire Date

04/28/2025