[What the role is]
This is a 2-year contract position as a Manager, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in The Sandbox.
[What you will be working on]
Responsibilities
As the Manager of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) at the Sandbox Office, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Programme Development & Administration
- Support strategic partnerships and establish strong relationships with stakeholders to achieve the objectives of grooming future innovators and entrepreneurs.
- Develop and manage I&E programmes involvinginternal and external stakeholders such as industry partners and academic schools to spur interest/promote I&E
- Track programme outcomes and impact, such as student participation and funding allocation
- Administer relevant funding for students projects
Mentorship
- Lead business consultation sessions and mentors students/graduates at different stages of I&E journey, e.g from ideation stage to a full fledge business, guiding them to overcome obstacles and connecting them to relevant mentors and potential clients
Content Delivery
- Facilitate and deliver content to students enrolled in modules related to innovation and entrepreneurship.
[What we are looking for]
- With at least 5 years of relevant work experience in a team-based environment, preferably from business and/or I&E background
- Confident in administrative tasks and experience in managing programmes/initiatives independently
- Passionate to groom students into innovators, entrepreneurs and disruptors
- Proficient in MS Office Applications
- Prior experience as an entrepreneur will be an added advantage
Other Skills
- Dependable team player
- Excellent people and networking skills
- Administratively detailed
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Can work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
