Part-Time Founder in Residence - IU Innovates
Indiana University

Job Info

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Department

VP UNIVERSITY RELATIONS OFFICE (UA-VPUR-IUBLA)

Department Information

IU Innovates is a university-wide initiative to advance entrepreneurs at IU.

IU Innovates serves as a front door for IU entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to access the programs, people, departments, and resources that support students, faculty, and staff who wish to start companies, commercialize innovation, and/or explore entrepreneurship activities.

Core to IU's strategic Plan 2030 pillars of student success, transformative research and creativity, and service to the state and beyond, IU Innovates ensures IU entrepreneurs know where to start, and continually access the right resource at the right time.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a brief statement of their entrepreneurial experience and how they would approach the Founder in Residence role.

Join us at IU Innovates and be part of an exciting journey to inspire and support the next generation of entrepreneurs!

Job Summary

The Founder in Residence program engages recent alumni who are entrepreneurs. As a key part of our entrepreneurship community, the objective is to create a collaborative and supportive environment, leveraging the founder's experience as a near-peer mentor to benefit IU's entrepreneurs. Time commitment and specific responsibilities will be tailored to each individual's capacity and skill set.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Addresses the needs of IU entrepreneurs.
• Acts as a Sounding Board and Near-Peer Mentor
• Be available at the Von Lee building -front of the house- for spontaneous questions and requests.
• Responds to community members' questions in Slack.
• Reviews and offers guidance on executive summaries, pitches, customer interviews, grant proposals, marketing collateral, business plans, etc.
• Offers specialized advice in areas of personal expertise.
• Tracks Needs and Contribute to Resource Development
• Helps entrepreneurs clarify their needs, define blockers, and articulate MicroAsks.
• Proposes resources to address common issues.
• Contributes resources and events to the internal resource hub and newsletter.
• Records and tracks common questions, problems, and blockers in a central document.
• Hosts Community-Building Events and Training Activities
• Conducts workshops or collaborative work-along sessions.
• Attends IU Innovates team meetings, collaborates with team members.
• Attends and/or host lunches, hackathons, and other events to foster community and connections among founders.
• Accesses to IU Innovates space, resources, and network.
• Plays a crucial role in shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Indiana University.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred

• Recently graduated from Indiana University

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Entrepreneur

SKILLS

Required

• Strong mentoring and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for entrepreneurship and supporting emerging founders

Work Location

Von Lee building

517 East Kirkwood Avenue

Bloomington. Indiana

Advertised Salary

$20.00 - $35.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications

Work Hours

Hours: 4-24 hours per week

Duration: this is a 1-year position

Flexible schedule, to be set by the Founder in Residence.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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