Entrepreneurship Center Director

Position Title:

Entrepreneurship Center Director

Compensation:

$100,000 - $170,000

Department:

Management

About this opportunity:

The Department of Management at Ball State University’s Miller College of Business invites applications from accomplished professionals to lead the entrepreneurship program in the Miller College of Business, with a start as early as January, and as late as July 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed entrepreneurship professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment to foster student, academic, business, and community programs and partnerships, and wants to contribute to regional economic growth. This exciting opportunity will shape the future of entrepreneurship in the Miller College while driving impactful collaboration between academia and business.

We seek a dynamic, forward-thinking leader who will bring industry expertise, a strong network of professional connections, a proven ability to develop innovative curricula and build academic programs, and a commitment to building industry and community partnerships. The Center Director will be an integral member of the Department of Management, entrusted with driving the mission, strategic growth, and operational excellence of the entrepreneurship programs in the Miller College of Business.

This is a full-time, on-site position based at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Appropriately qualified candidates will be considered for tenure and academic rank in the Department of Management. Candidates with a PhD in a related field will be considered for appointment as a tenure track faculty based on the quality of their research, current academic rank, and teaching experience.

Range for non-tenure track appointment: $100,000 - $120,000
Range for tenure-track appointment: $150,000 - $170,000

Candidates must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function:

The Entrepreneurship Center Director will provide vision and leadership to the entrepreneurship programs; define the strategic direction and goals; develop curriculum; build enrollment and engage with students; develop and nurture industry and community contacts; cultivate a strong advisory board; network with alumni; and encourage internships and experiential learning opportunities. The position also serves as the central point of coordination for program logistics, communications, and day-to-day operations on matters concerning entrepreneurship in the Miller College.

This is an important leadership role, as it connects with several academic units on campus, collaborates with Ball State University’s Center for Innovation and Collaboration, and requires engagement with students, affiliated faculty, entrepreneurs, and the community.

Salary Range: 

$100,000 - $120,000

$150,000 - $170,000 (for faculty appointment with tenure)

  

Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Serve as Center Director responsible for strategic direction and operational excellence, and as a focal point for coordination of the entrepreneurial programs in the college.

2. Teach up to nine credit hours each fall and spring semester in entrepreneurship, leadership, or related courses (commensurate with tenure and rank), at the undergraduate or graduate level, which may be delivered on campus or online, synchronously or asynchronously, depending on expertise and the department’s needs.

3. Promote the entrepreneurship major and minor to prospective students, mentor students, encourage internships and experiential learning opportunities, and help students develop their business plans.

4. Expand and sustain the Entrepreneurship advisory board and organize and lead meetings and events to advance fundraising and promotion of the entrepreneurship program.

5. Partner with the Ball State University Foundation development team to develop relationships with potential donors and raise funds to support an array of Entrepreneurship Center activities.

6. Encourage student participation in competitions and conferences; and sustain and enrich the program’s guest speaker series.

7. Collaborate with department faculty in reviewing the entrepreneurship curriculum and developing new content based on the program's current and evolving needs.

8. Conduct scholarly research (commensurate with tenure and rank), primarily in entrepreneurship, leadership, strategy, or related areas, and publish in high-quality academic journals.

9. Provide service to the university, engage with the business and academic community, address the role of business as a force for good in society, and generally support regional economic development.

10. Attend department and college meetings and serve on department and college committees.

11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Master’s degree from an AACSB-accredited institution in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Business Administration, or other relevant field.
• Five years of experience with academia, business or entrepreneurial organizations, or related areas.
• For appointment as tenured faculty - PhD in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Business Administration or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• A network of industry contacts, experience in content or curriculum development and delivery, and a track record of building academic programs and/or business partnerships.
• Evidence of career advancement in business or entrepreneurial organizations, or evidence of scholarship in a business-related field.
• For appointment as tenured faculty - A record of scholarly research (commensurate with tenure and rank), primarily in entrepreneurship, leadership, strategy, or related areas, with publications in high-quality academic journals.

How to apply:

For inquiries about the opportunity, please contact:

Dr. Abhishek Srivastava. abhishek.srivastava@bsu.edu 

Important: Please follow upload instructions for attaching all required documents listed below. Only complete applications will be considered.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Within the application, please provide names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

This position will remain open until filled with a consideration date of November 16, 2026, 12:01 a.m. Candidates submitting application materials on or before this date will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you.  In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition.  This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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