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Details About the Role: Williams is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.

Responsibilities Programming: Design and implement innovative programming initiatives, integrating interdisciplinary perspectives and fostering creative thinking. Lead students through idea generation and market fit, encouraging them to explore diverse solutions to real-world problems while learning about start-up culture and social entrepreneurship. Building Relationships: Forge partnerships with student groups, faculty, alumni, and local/national entrepreneurs to create a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. Collaborate with the ‘68 Center’s External Relations Team to offer insight into internship and job opportunities at startups, sharing industry knowledge with students and staff. Broader Contribution to Career Exploration and Education: As a member of the broader ‘68 Center Advising Team, collaborate on strategic initiatives, with a particular focus on contributing to more robust and innovative alumni engagement strategies. Empower students and fellow staff members with design thinking and innovation skills, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and adaptability.

Qualifications Expertise in using of design thinking, business model canvas, or other design tools for innovation and entrepreneurship Previous experience providing advising, teaching, or mentorship, ideally with young adults, especially in the context of entrepreneurship and innovation Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating programs in an educational environment, ideally in higher education Strong written and verbal communications skills, including persuasive writing and presenting to groups Ability to build effective relationships with a diverse groups of students, faculty, staff, and college stakeholders Ability to collaborate and contribute to strategy and operations of an evolving ‘68 Center team. Why Choose Williams: This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by shaping the future of entrepreneurship education within a prestigious liberal arts institution. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values interdisciplinary collaboration and creativity. We work with some of the most talented liberal arts students in the world and empower the next generation of global leaders. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and skill sets. Williams College is among the finest liberal arts colleges in the nation and offers an exceptional learning community. The Berkshires in Western Massachusetts is known as “America’s Cultural Resort.” Berkshire County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family, with several top-notch schools and an array of cultural and recreational opportunities, from world-class museums and performing arts to swimming holes to hiking trails and nearby skiing.

Conditions of Employment Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.

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