Associate Director, Founder Acceleration Specialist

7 days ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full time
Job Description

The University of Waterloo is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Associate Director, Founder Acceleration. This position is a key component of the University's entrepreneurship ecosystem, and the successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the growth and development of startup founders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Program Strategy and Development
    • Develop and execute a comprehensive program strategy to support the growth and development of startup founders
    • Design and deliver a range of activities and services to support entrepreneurs at various stages of their journey
  • Founder Support and Development
    • Provide individualized support, coaching, and mentorship to incubator participants, helping them overcome challenges, set goals, and achieve milestones
    • Cultivate a vibrant and inclusive community of entrepreneurs, innovators, and ecosystem stakeholders through networking events, meetups, and collaboration opportunities
  • Partnerships and Collaborations
    • Establish partnerships and collaborations with external organizations to enhance the incubator's resources and network
    • Work with the advisory team to identify and recruit mentors, advisors, subject matter experts, and industry professionals to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to incubator participants
  • Program Evaluation and Improvement
    • Evaluate program effectiveness and impact through metrics, feedback, and performance indicators, and continuously iterate and improve program offerings
Qualifications
  • University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • A minimum of five years experience as the founder of a startup company that raised funding and successfully grown business to engage in later phases of funding (seed+)
  • A deep understanding of the entrepreneurship ecosystem, startup lifecycle and challenges faced by early stage ventures
  • Strong project management experience with the ability to plan, execute and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Experience collaborating across multiple groups to move a vision forward while gaining alignment with their initiatives
  • Experience working with diverse teams and stakeholders including entrepreneurs, investors, mentors and partners
  • Strong project management skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders
  • A thorough understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation, creativity and making a difference in the world
  • Knowledge of the best practices in entrepreneurship education, mentorship and community development
Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at or, ext

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