Senior Coordinator, Alumni Entrepreneurship

7 months ago

East of England, United Kingdom Ashesi University Full time

Ashesi's mission is to propel an African renaissance by educating ethical, entrepreneurial leaders. Located in Ghana, this private, non-profit university combines a rigorous multidisciplinary core with degree programs in Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, and Engineering. A student-led honors code, integrated community service, diverse internships, and real-world projects prepare students to develop innovative solutions for the challenges facing their individual communities, countries, and the continent at large.

The Senior Coordinator, Alumni Entrepreneurship Ecosystem will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the alumni ecosystem, which includes the Ashesi Venture Incubator (AVI) and AVI-X programs, tailored to support early-stage and post-revenue alumni businesses in their growth and scaling efforts.

You will be responsible for enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem, by facilitating strategic partnerships, establishing investor pipelines, and cultivating a robust network of industry experts, mentors, and advisors to support the success of alumni businesses. A strategic thinker with relevant experience in entrepreneurship ecosystem development, program management, and stakeholder engagement.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Program Management**:

- Lead the end-to-end management of the alumni ecosystem, including planning, implementation, and assessment of program outcomes.
- Provide individualized support and guidance to entrepreneurs, addressing specific challenges, and helping them navigate their entrepreneurial journey.
- Coordinate and facilitate a range of events, including fireside chats, demo days, workshops, and industry displays to foster meaningful connections within the entrepreneurial community.
- Organize and coordinate investor meetings, pitch events, and networking opportunities during these events to actively generate investment leads for alumni ventures.
- Proactive in seeking and exploring strategic partnerships with investment funds, organizations, and platforms to expand funding options for incubated ventures.
- Foster a collaborative and supportive environment among participants, encouraging peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities.
- Drive the promotion of entrepreneurship programs offered by the Ashesi Entrepreneurship Centre, to attract a diverse pool of innovative alumni businesses.

**Budget Management and Resource Allocation**:

- Implement robust financial tracking systems to monitor expenditures, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and compliance with financial policies and regulations.
- Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to reconcile financial statements, resolve discrepancies, and provide required financial documentation.
- Generate budget proposals and funding requests, providing detailed justifications and cost projections to support resource allocation decisions.
- Present financial reports and proposals to the Assistant Director and other stakeholders, highlighting key financial insights, risks, and opportunities.

**Impact Assessment & Reporting**:

- Design assessment tools, surveys, and data collection methods to gather relevant data and insights for program evaluation.
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations that highlight insight, outcomes, and impact of programs and initiatives to stakeholders.
- Employ data-driven insights to support evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Entrepreneurship, or a related field; Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- At least of 3 years experience supporting innovation projects, start-ups and/or incubators in the ecosystem.
- Proven experience in financial and project management with knowledge of one or more project management tools,
- Demonstrate experience in managing diverse stakeholders, building networks, and fostering collaborative relationships.
- Familiarity with the African entrepreneurial landscape, market trends, and investor dynamics.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Experience in entrepreneurship is desirable.

**Disability Confident**:Ashesi University is committed to taking positive steps to employ, keep and develop the abilities of staff with disabilities.

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