Summary

The Assistant Director of Community Partnerships is a full-time exempt position reporting to the Executive Director of the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (LCEI). This role is responsible for strengthening LCEI's position as a regional leader by developing innovative programs and fostering community partnerships. The Assistant Director collaborates with the Executive Director to enhance student and alumni engagement, conducts community outreach, establishes strategic partnerships, and drives awareness of LCEI's programming. Additionally, this role plays a key part in mentorship cultivation, research support, and the development of region-wide programs that connect students to real-world business experiences. The Assistant Director's contributions are essential in advancing LCEI's mission of empowering and supporting the business community.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated passion for entrepreneurship and small businesses.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of building mutually beneficial partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including but not limited to, business owners, investors, community organizations, and educational institutions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to represent the organization both internally and externally through speaking engagements.

• Ability to develop a strategy for effectively engaging with the business community.

• Successful track record in building programs to support businesses.

• Deep knowledge and appreciation of entrepreneurial ecosystems, preferably the New Orleans ecosystem. 

• Proficient computer skills and excellent working knowledge of software packages and applications applicable to responsibilities of the position.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor required and at least 5 years’ experience working with entrepreneurs, small businesses and/or business communities.

OR

• High School Diploma/equivalent and 10 years’ experience working with entrepreneurs, small businesses and/or business communities. 

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Graduate Degree in marketing/communications.

• Minimum 7 years of experience working with entrepreneurs and/or economic development in a partnership development or program management capacity.

Compensation Information

This position is a exempt, salaried position assigned to pay grade 26. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future.