Associate Director, Global Entrepreneurship at Northeastern University in Boston, MA

Job description

About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY Northeastern University is creating one of the world's most ambitious university entrepreneurship ecosystems. Anchored by the new 300 Mass Ave innovation hub in Boston and connected across Northeastern University's global campus network, Global Entrepreneurship brings together students, founders, researchers, investors, alumni and corporate partners to create new opportunities for innovation, venture creation and experiential learning. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Global Entrepreneurship, the Associate Director will serve as a strategic partner responsible for helping shape and deliver Northeastern's global entrepreneurship agenda. Working across strategy, partnerships, ecosystem development, innovation programs and 300 Mass Ave, the role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, ensuring ambitious ideas become measurable outcomes. This is a highly collaborative leadership role requiring an entrepreneurial individual who is equally comfortable developing strategy, building relationships with senior stakeholders and delivering complex projects. The successful candidate will help establish 300 Mass Ave as a globally recognized center for innovation while strengthening entrepreneurship across Northeastern's international network. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Essential Significant experience within entrepreneurship, innovation, venture creation, higher education or a related ecosystem. Experience leading complex strategic projects involving multiple stakeholders. Excellent relationship-building, communication and influencing skills. Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery. Commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial mindset. Confidence engaging with senior leaders, founders, investors and partners. Willingness to travel internationally. Desirable Founder, start-up or scale-up experience. Experience working with venture capital, accelerators or innovation organizations. Experience developing international partnerships. Knowledge of experiential entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems. Personal Attributes We are seeking an individual who is entrepreneurial, collaborative and driven by the opportunity to build something exceptional. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, leading through influence rather than hierarchy, and turning ambitious ideas into tangible outcomes. They will possess excellent judgement, a bias for action and a genuine passion for creating opportunities that help entrepreneurs, students and partners succeed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES Strategy & Global Entrepreneurship Working closely with the Vice President, the Associate Director will lead the planning, coordination and execution of strategic initiatives that support the continued growth of entrepreneurship across Northeastern University. They will translate strategic priorities into deliverable programs, coordinate activity across multiple campuses and ensure projects are implemented effectively. Support delivery of the Global Entrepreneurship Strategy. Lead strategic projects from concept through implementation. Develop governance papers, reports, presentations and performance metrics. Coordinate cross-campus initiatives and strengthen collaboration. Identify opportunities to enhance entrepreneurship across Northeastern's global network. 300 Mass Ave Leadership The Associate Director will play a leading role in developing and growing 300 Mass Ave as Northeastern's flagship entrepreneurship hub. Working alongside the Hub Operations Administrator, they will help create an outstanding environment for founders, students, researchers, investors, alumni and corporate partners while ensuring programs and activities operate to the highest standard. Support the strategic development and operational leadership of 300 Mass Ave. Develop new entrepreneurship programs and initiatives. Coordinate founder engagement and community activity.