Director of Student Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Director of Student Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Macalester College, a private liberal arts institution in St. Paul, Minnesota invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its director of student entrepreneurship & innovation. This is an on-site leadership role.

Macalester prepares students to address real-world needs by learning about issues in the classroom and working in the community. Students learn how to be good citizens with humility, respect, and a sense of personal contribution. Macalester combines a close-knit, welcoming community with the benefits of being in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area in Minnesota, a state where each person has the right to express their full human dignity. Over 2100 Macalester students come from 49 U.S. states and 108 countries for an academic program ranked among the top in the nation where ideas and intellectual curiosity matter.

Reporting to the associate vice president of life design and innovation, the director of student entrepreneurship & innovation provides strategic leadership for the Entrepreneurship and Innovation department, fostering a dynamic environment of innovation, creative thinking, curiosity, and experimentation. The director oversees and manages key programs and funding initiatives, including three full-time staff, the Idea Lab, Macathon, Mac Start-Ups, Live It Fund, Zia and Priti Fund for Innovation and Impact, and MacNest. Collaborates with faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners to cultivate an inclusive and vibrant culture of entrepreneurship and innovation that is accessible to all.

Qualifications
A bachelor's degree and five to eight years of experience in an entrepreneurial setting and higher education are required. Candidates should have experience in program development, budget management, staff management, and teaching. A master's degree is preferred.

Application and Nomination
Macalester College has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin May 28, 2025 , and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via

•  Contact Laura Puckett-Boler at for confidential inquiries.

•  The salary range is $83,600 - $87,400, depending on experience.

•  Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at or email .
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