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About the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs:
The Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) identifies, inspires, and empowers Kentucky’s future innovators and business leaders. Our three-week Summer Startup program immerses high school students in a fast-paced entrepreneurial experience, from selecting a startup idea, to creating a prototype, to pitching their business plan. Since 2013 we have impacted the lives of more than 900 high school students. Summer Startup participants are eligible for millions of dollars in college scholarships. Our Collegiate Pitch program is Kentucky’s largest collegiate pitch competition and provides access to thousands of dollars in funding. GSE’s newest initiative is our growing alumni program. We are an independent, non-profit 501c3. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our cohorts. Our alums have launched more than 70 businesses and filed for multiple patents. We have reached a powerful stage of growth in GSE’s evolution as we start our second decade of fostering creative and collaborative learning, along with economic development. We aim to serve the entire state of Kentucky through our programming.
Employment Dates: June 17 - July 13, 2024 (Includes mandatory training June 17 - June 2, 2024) University of Kentucky (Lexington, Kentucky)
The Summer Startup Campus Director plays a key leadership role in the success of our three-week, on-campus summer program for high school students. You’ll collaborate with a team that’s passionate about the power of entrepreneurship to transform lives and drive economic growth across Kentucky. The Campus Director is responsible for supervising the summer team, including the Resident Director, and Instructional Coaches. With diplomacy and an open mind, the Campus Director will cultivate a welcoming, positive community amongst all participants and staff. As the main liaison with the host university, the Campus Director will oversee all campus systems to create a safe environment for the students while ensuring that every team member has the support they need. The Campus Director is on-duty daily, including during weekends, with one day off per week. The Campus Director will be expected to work no less than 40 and up to 60 hours a week. The most concentrated time for duty will from 9:00 – 6:00, with some evening/morning requirements. Campus Directors are “on call” throughout the night. The Campus Director will be provided a room and all meals for the duration of their employment. Campus Directors should have experience working with high school or college students and be familiar with post-secondary institutions and/or summer programming. Campus Directors should have experience with conflict resolution and efficient problem-solving capabilities. Pay: $7500 per three-week session and mandatory training week. This is a full-time temporary contractual position with summer work hours typically 60-65 hours per week, plus weekly 1-hour planning video-calls beginning in mid-March. Campus Directors must either have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. If interested in this position, please email resume and cover letter to erica@kentuckygse.com.
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