Executive – Startup Community CEDIR

Job details

Last date to apply: Wednesday 09 Sep, 2026 The Executive - Startup Community will support the operational management of the incubation program by coordinating startup engagement, incubation operations, program delivery, community management, startup events, and entrepreneurial support activities. The incumbent will also oversee startup-operated food kiosks and ensure effective coordination between startups, mentors, partners, and internal stakeholders. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Coordinate day-to-day operations of the incubation program and startup community. • Support startup onboarding, orientation, progress tracking, and operational facilitation. • Coordinate incubation activities including mentoring sessions, startup clinics, community meetings, workshops, and networking events. • Maintain engagement with incubated startups and facilitate timely support for operational requirements. • Coordinate startup evaluations, selection processes, demo days, and graduation activities. • Oversee operational management and coordination of startup-operated food kiosks on campus. • Maintain startup databases, incubation records, KPI dashboards, and documentation. • Coordinate with mentors, industry experts, investors, faculty, and ecosystem partners. • Assist in planning entrepreneurship programs, startup competitions, accelerator activities, and ecosystem engagement initiatives. • Coordinate logistics, procurement requirements, venue arrangements, and operational support • Ensure timely communication with startups regarding program milestones, deliverables, and opportunities. • Any other responsibility assigned by the Director CEDIR, Associate Director, or reporting manager. QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE: • Minimum 16 years of education from an HEC-recognized institution, preferably in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Management, or a related discipline. • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in startup incubation, entrepreneurship support, innovation programs, accelerator management, or program coordination. KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES: • Startup ecosystem knowledge • Program and community management • Event coordination & Stakeholder engagement • Excellent communication skills, Strong organizational and multitasking abilities • MS Office and Google Workspace proficiency Apply