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Job # 042894
Department Code 31301-0097
Department D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF)
Job Title Associate Director, Growth, Innovation, Community Programs & Sponsored Events, and Future State
Location Syracuse, NY
Campus Syracuse, NY
Commitment to On-Campus Experience Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
Pay Range $85,000 - $100,000
Pay Determination Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level S5
FLSA Status Exempt
Hours Standard University business hours
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type Full-time
Unionized Position Code Not Applicable
Job Description The Associate Director of Growth, Innovation, Community Building Programs & Sponsored Events, and Future State leads a portfolio of entrepreneurship initiatives focused on strategic growth, innovation, and ecosystem building for veteran and military-connected entrepreneurs. Reporting to the Director of Entrepreneurship, this role provides leadership for special programs including CVOB, CEOcircle, MEF, COE, pilot initiatives, and future collaborations across the veteran-serving ecosystem, while supervising a vertical team and advancing program design, partner engagement, and operational excellence.
Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree preferred in business, public administration, public policy, higher education, nonprofit management, or experience in related field.
- Minimum of five to eight years of progressively responsible experience in program management, partnership development, entrepreneurship support, innovation strategy, or related work.
- Experience supervising staff and managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives is required.
- Experience working with veteran-serving, entrepreneurship, government, or community-based programs is strongly preferred.
Skills and Knowledge - Strong strategic planning, program management, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to lead complex initiatives with limited oversight, use sound judgment, analyze operational and strategic issues, and translate broad goals into clear actions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience building external partnerships, and ability to work effectively across functional teams.
- Familiarity with veteran entrepreneurship, community-building models, and innovation or pilot design is preferred.
Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Portfolio Direction:- Lead strategy, planning, and future-state development for a portfolio of special entrepreneurship programs, with particular emphasis on CVOB, CEOcircle, MEF, COE, and future state programming ensuring alignment with IVMF and Entrepreneurship unit priorities.
- Represent IVMF in external meetings, convenings, and stakeholder forums. Cultivate and manage relationships with corporate, philanthropic, and veteran-serving ecosystem partners to expand collaboration opportunities, strengthen program relevance, and support growth of entrepreneurship initiatives.
Supervision and Team Leadership & Program Oversight and Execution:- Supervise assigned staff within the vertical team, establish priorities, support professional development, and ensure strong coordination across program delivery and shared operations.
- Oversee design, implementation, and continuous improvement of CVOB, CEOcircle, MEF, COE, pilot initiatives, and assigned collaborations; establish goals, monitor performance, and ensure quality execution, partner satisfaction, and participant impact.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:- Collaborate with internal teams including research, communications, operations, and advancement to support program outcomes and reporting.
Innovation and New Initiative Development:- Identify, shape, and test new concepts, pilots, and partnership models that advance innovation, community building, and long-term growth across the entrepreneurship portfolio.
Physical Requirements Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment Not Applicable
Application Instructions In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/113554
Job Posting Date 07/17/2026
Application DeadlineFull Consideration ByJob Category Staff
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