OPERATIONS MANAGER

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?  

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

Clemson University¿s Brook T. Smith LaunchPad is looking for an Operations Manager to fulfill the following duties:

• Operations Manager that provides direct support and program management for the Clemson University Brook T. Smith Launchpad, Clemson's Entrepreneurial Hub, in Clemson, SC.  
• Responsible for facility oversight while prioritizing and completing a wide variety of program support within assist with decision making in the Launchpad space. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ABOUT Brook T. Smith LaunchPad

The Brook T. Smith LaunchPad is a first-of-its-kind Clemson program designed to help students, faculty, staff, and alumni succeed in constructing maintainable and expandable for-profit, nonprofit and social entrepreneurial ventures. By providing a range of support programs and resources, including workspace, network and educational opportunities, mentoring and training, the Accelerator will support entrepreneurship - from ideation to execution.

Located in Downtown Clemson, the 8,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Launchpad will support interdisciplinary collaboration and bring on-campus organizations, entrepreneurial alumni and funding sources together, while cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, ethical leadership skills and inventive research that will equip students to drive innovation and impact global businesses.

30% - Essential - Management and network with visitors to include students, faculty, staff, alumni, visiting scholars, resident startups, visitors, and VIPs. This will include 1:1 consultations, group consultations, presentations, and any other applicable knowledge transfers. Directs and supervises assistants and interns.
30% - Essential - Create, develop and implement formal entrepreneurial training through seminars, summer camps, boot camps, competitions, social events, and study tours. In collaboration with the Director, implement changes and improvements based on analysis and assessment against participation and enrollment and strategy benchmarks.
15% - Essential - Serve as liaison and assist University Administrators, Development Officers, Donors, College Administrators, Advisory Boards, Students, Student Start-Ups, Student Associations, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Community Members, Government Officials, Volunteers, and Regional, State, National and International Bodies.
15% - Essential - Coordinate and manage rooms to include, AV equipment, computers, supplies, furniture, other assets, university software platforms (HR, Finance), proprietary software platforms (Launchpad Membership, Startup Tree, CRM), audio content creation, video content creation, social media, and marketing/PR collaterals. Plan, assist, and attend Launchpad events.
10% - Essential - Nurture and support the Launchpad organization and other team members to the utmost, while concurrently taking responsibility for optimizing one's own professional growth. Other duties as assigned by Director.

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Relevant program experience.

Work Experience - 3+ Years

Education -  Master's Degree

Work Experience - 5+ Years

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides Budget Input - Provides input into the budgeting process, and oversees fund allocation.

    - Stand for prolonged period
    - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
    - Walk or move about
    - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
    - Move, transport, raise or lower

No Working Conditions

Standard Hrs: 37.5 Hours / Week

Expected Salary Range: Band: 07 ($ 56,210.00 - $ 70,000.00)
 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

April 23, 2025 @ 11:59 PM

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.