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Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre at Prime University – Abuja
Prime University in Abuja is seeking a Director to lead its Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre, develop enterprise initiatives and build partnerships that support students and graduates.
Responsibilities
- Set the strategic direction of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre and oversee its programmes.
- Develop entrepreneurship education, innovation and enterprise-development initiatives.
- Establish incubation and startup support opportunities for students and graduates.
- Connect entrepreneurs with mentors, investors, funding and business-development resources.
- Build working relationships with businesses, government agencies and other innovation stakeholders.
- Support the commercialisation of university research, new ideas and student-led ventures.
- Coordinate business-pitch events, enterprise competitions, workshops and innovation exhibitions.
- Promote sustainable self-employment and graduate entrepreneurship, with regular performance and impact reporting.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Economics, Management, Innovation Management or a related field.
- At least five years’ relevant experience in entrepreneurship development, incubation, innovation, enterprise management or business development.
- A record of designing and running entrepreneurship, business incubation or enterprise programmes.
- Knowledge of startup growth, business models, financing, strategy and research commercialisation.
- Ability to develop partnerships with government, investors, industry and development organisations.
- Strong leadership, strategic planning, programme management and stakeholder-engagement capabilities.
- A relevant PhD is advantageous; entrepreneur mentoring and business training experience are desirable.
How to apply
Send your application and detailed CV to the specified email address, using Director, Entrepreneurship and Innovation center as the subject of your email.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Email your application to jobs@primeuniversity.edu.ng.
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About the employer
Prime University is a newly established private university in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. The university combines teaching, research and community service with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-driven learning. Its faculties cover areas including science and computing, social and management sciences, and law. It promotes industry partnerships and the development of graduates able to contribute locally and internationally.
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