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Entrepreneur in ResidenceMount Allison University • Sackville, NB, CA
Entrepreneur in Residence

Entrepreneur in Residence

Mount Allison University • Sackville, NB, CA
12 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description
Position description

Mount Allison University is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic entrepreneur to serve as our Entrepreneur in Residence for the upcoming academic year (September–April).

This role is designed to support students who are interested in entrepreneurship, self-employment, and business development through mentorship, workshops, networking opportunities, and one-on-one coaching.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience owning and operating a business for at least three years with first hand experience navigating the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship.
  • Lives in or near the Sackville/Moncton region and is available to provide in-person support and programming on campus (see schedule below).
  • Is comfortable working with students from a variety of academic disciplines and backgrounds through workshops and meetings.
  • Enjoys mentoring and helping others develop ideas, solve problems, and build confidence.
  • Has strong connections within the local business and entrepreneurial community and is willing to help students build those connections.
  • Values creating an inclusive environment and supporting aspiring entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds.

The Role

Working closely with Mount Allison University's Experiential Learning and Career Development team, the Entrepreneur in Residence will develop and deliver programming that supports student entrepreneurs and promotes entrepreneurship across campus.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Providing one-on-one and small-group coaching to students.
  • Planning and delivering workshops on entrepreneurship-related topics.
  • Organizing guest speakers and networking opportunities.
  • Connecting students with local business leaders, incubators, and business development organizations.
  • Supporting as a judge at campus funding competitions and events.

Workload and time commitment may vary throughout the year, but the contract is designed to be flexible to accommodate your existing professional commitments. Or current schedule:

October: Delivery of one to two in-person workshops to recruit and engage students in entrepreneurship

November: In person participation on a panel and workshop delivery during Entrepreneurship Week (Nov 14-21)

February and March: Delivery of one to two in-person workshops to support student prep for summer funding, as well as 1:1 meetings and coaching, online or in person.

March: Participating as a judge in our summer funding process (one in person afternoon in March)

Compensation is $3,000 per term.

Interested?

Please contact Rebecca Leaman at with a brief overview of your entrepreneurial experience, the types of workshops you would be excited to deliver to undergraduate students, and why you are interested in supporting Mount Allison students.

To learn more about entrepreneurship programming at Mount Allison, visit ;

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