Cohort Program Manager

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Cohort Program Manager who will lead and enhance the Center for Entrepreneurship's cohort programs, including the Accelerator and Catalysts cohorts. The role involves coaching student teams through startup development, maintaining relationships with mentors and investors, co-advising the student-run Husker Venture Fund, and supporting the Cornhusker Venture Capital Investment Competition.

Highlights

Manage and enhance cohort programs for startups, including the Accelerator and Catalysts cohorts.

Coach student teams through the startup development process.

Maintain relationships with mentors, service providers, and investors.

Co-advise the Husker Venture Fund, a student-run venture capital fund.

Support the Cornhusker Venture Capital Investment Competition.

Requires bachelor’s degree and 5 years relevant startup experience; AI tool fluency is mandatory.

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, experience coaching entrepreneurs, and familiarity with venture capital.

Minimum salary of $78,000 per year.

Position requires occasional evening and weekend work and a criminal background check.

Position funded by a grant with open hiring until filled; planned hire date is September 2026.

Cohort Program Manager Full Description

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Working Title	Cohort Program Manager
Department	Center for Entrepreneurship-1302
Requisition Number	S_260655
Posting Open Date	08/12/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)	09/10/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Description of Work	The Cohort Program Manager will support the advancement of the mission and purpose of the Center for Entrepreneurship. This position is primarily responsible for managing and enhancing the Center’s cohort programs (the Accelerator and the Catalysts cohort), coaching student teams through the startup development process and maintaining the mentor, service provider, and investor relationships that make those programs successful. This position also co-advises the Husker Venture Fund, the Center’s student-run venture capital fund, and supports the Cornhusker Venture Capital Investment Competition. Occasional evening and weekend hours will be required. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See *https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/*.
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Minimum Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of relevant experience in a startup environment or equivalent- including direct experience founding a company, working in a key operational role alongside a founder (e.g., chief of staff, co-founder, early employee), or comparable experience in venture development, accelerator/incubator leadership, or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools in a professional or entrepreneurial context.
Preferred Qualifications	Masters degree. Coaching or mentoring early-stage entrepreneurs. Experience teaching or facilitating workshops in a higher education or accelerator setting. Familiarity with venture capital, angel investing, or student-run investment funds. The ideal candidate possesses a deep network within regional or national startup ecosystems. AI fluency is a baseline expectation throughout this role: the person in this position should naturally leverage current AI tools to improve their work, including in coaching students on customer discovery, market assessment, and go-to-market strategy. We are seeking a self-starter, connector, and practitioner who can teach, coach, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required	No
Physical Required	No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.	No
Criminal History Background Check Required	Yes
Posted Salary	$78,000/year minimum
How to Apply	Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact	Sam Nelson, [email protected]
Job Category (old)	Managerial/Professional
Job Type	Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State)	Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?	Yes
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Planned Hire Date:	September 2026
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