Department Summary:

Drake University's Zimpleman College of Business is committed to nurturing a high-performance work culture that provides meaningful career opportunities for faculty and staff, and is focused on creating an authentically diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for all. The College's North Star is centered on equipping students to do well by doing good and empowering them to contribute to the global economy and society. With 50 full-time faculty and staff members, we work as a team to ensure Zimpleman students are equipped with the technical skills, business acumen, empathy, and experience to prepare them for immediate and lasting success. Zimpleman College of Business includes both the Buchanan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Outreach which connect with entrepreneurs through dynamic innovation, education, and leadership development.

To learn more about the College, visit: https://www.drake.edu/zimpleman/ 

Job Summary:

Drake's Zimpleman College of Business seeks an experienced Entrepreneurship Coach to teach entrepreneurship students and mentor and support entrepreneurs participating in our Business Clinic program. This is a fulltime, 12-month position. This position combines teaching and working with students as well as coaching early-stage and growth-focused entrepreneurs to build sustainable and impactful ventures. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in entrepreneurship, business development, or startup support, and be passionate about empowering others through education and coaching.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 2 years of relevant experience.

• At least five years of experience in entrepreneurship and/or consulting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher and 3 – 7 years experience preferred.

• Experience working in higher education.

• Experience working with people having diverse backgrounds, working in teams, and working in a matrixed organization.

Job Duties:

• 40% - Entrepreneurship Instructor • Serve as the instructor of record for two courses in the fall and two courses in the spring. 
• 20% - Drake Business Clinic Mentor • Provide one-on-one business counseling as needed during and after the participant’s attendance in the Business Clinic. Minimum of four counseling sessions on average per week. • Participate in the Business Clinic as a mentor providing business counseling to participants.
• 20% - Entrepreneurship Development • Collaborate with entrepreneurship program staff and faculty to support existing center programming and develop new programming. 
• 15% - Entrepreneurship Student Mentor • Provide one-on-one business mentoring to undergraduate students. 
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.