Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified enthusiastic candidates for a full-time fixed term position as the Executive Director of Blackstone Launchpad in the Office of the Vice President for Research at the National University of Ireland, Galway. This position is funded by the Blackstone Charitable Foundation and is available for a 3 year period from October 2015- October 2018. About Blackstone LaunchPad: Blackstone LaunchPad is a campus-based experiential entrepreneurship program open to students, alumni, staff and faculty offering coaching, ideation and venture creation support. It is modeled on a successful program originated at the University of Miami and was further developed by the Blackstone Charitable Foundation. Job Description: As the Blackstone LaunchPad Director at NUI Galway, you will be part of an international network. Blackstone Launchpad at NUI Galway will support students who have business ideas to take those ideas from the concept phase etc

Skills Requirements

Bachelors degree required (Masters desired). Track-record of experience and success as an entrepreneur and/or innovator (minimum 7 year demonstrated experience). A track-record of involvement in competitive bidding for funding is desirable. Past experience in development work and or building enterprise/institutional partnerships. Active and credible participant in start-up community networks.

Email
hr@nuigalway.ie