Job Description
Position: Entrepreneurship Advisor
Location: London, Ontario
Position Type: Full-time, temporary contract of 12 months with a target start date of August 15, 2025
Hiring Range: $ 57,594 - $ 72,018
Application Deadline: Monday, July 21, 2025
About Ivey Business School:
Ivey Business School acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lunaapéewak, and Attawandaron peoples, where Western University and Ivey Business School are located. This land continues to be home to diverse Indigenous peoples, whom we recognize as contemporary stewards of the land and vital contributors of the community.
Ivey Business School (www.ivey.ca) at Western University (www.uwo.ca) is Canada’s leading provider of real-world, case-based business education. Drawing on extensive research and business experience, Ivey’s faculty provides the best classroom experience, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities they need to confidently take on today’s leadership challenges and opportunities through Case-Method Learning. Ivey offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as Executive Education at campuses in London, Toronto, and Hong Kong.
Successful entrepreneurship is a journey, requiring learning, adaptation, renewal, and collaboration. Morrissette Entrepreneurship is committed to being there every step of the way. We are broadening the definition of entrepreneurial success by focusing on better, not more. We are championing a culture of entrepreneurship that is truly diverse, inclusive, and deeply original by supporting all Western faculty and students. And we are growing communities of support committed to lifting each other up. At Morrissette Entrepreneurship, we reach beyond the start.
Position Overview:
The Entrepreneurship Advisor plays a critical role in the day-to-day operations of Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship. As an advisor, they are essentially the “front door” into the world of entrepreneurship at Western. The individual has a fundamental knowledge of support and programs within the University and across the City – which will help them educate and direct student entrepreneurs to appropriate resources and services at the right time. They will also lead or work with other Institute staff to accomplish tasks and initiatives which have a significant impact on the success and future growth of the Institutes Programming.
Responsibilities:
Client Advising
- Provide guidance for up to 20 scheduled clients a week (students, faculty, staff, alumni), with respect to developing business plans (market analysis, strategy, competition analysis, operations, finance, etc.) or in the development of specific tools to grow their business (cash flow projections, marketing plans, presentations/pitch decks)
- Engage and support the Western Accelerator and Entrepreneurial Summer Internship teams through weekly check-in meetings
- Assist in identifying and accessing sources of funding for startups, including grants and business plan competitions
- Assist clients with connections to other resources in the university ecosystem, including other Institute clients, and within the broader London community.
- Stay abreast of current developments within industry.
- Publicly support clients in the community.
- Present across campus and in the community about the resources and services available through the Institute and greater Western Entrepreneurship Ecosystem.
Entrepreneurial Student Programming
- Lead the planning and execution of marquee entrepreneurial student programs including but not limited to Entrepreneur Experience and Startup Challenge.
- Prepare and present the content at the event to a broad audience.
- Work with the marketing and communications team to promote the event and drive registrations.
- Work with the events team to plan and execute the event.
Other Institute Initiatives and Priorities
- Support the Institute team to execute events and programming.
- Work with Internal director and other advisors on student engagement strategy.
- Assist faculty across campus within class presentations or workshops.
- Work with the Institute team to create new entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Assist the communications team with sourcing client success stories and in spreading the good news about entrepreneurship at Western through social media channels.
- Work closely with the Centre’s Director with respect to collecting, analyzing, and reporting on Centre’s metrics.
- Spend time in the SEI Building collaboration space to answer questions and ensure the space is clean and in working order.
Education and Experience:
- A University degree is required.
- Entrepreneurial experience is preferred.
- Experience in Western’s Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship Programming is preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Experience working with students or peer mentoring preferred.
- Experience working on a small team and assuming multiple roles as an asset.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders (students, staff, partner organizations, mentors, potential donors, government officials, etc.).
- Proven ability to assess business opportunities quickly and efficiently.
- Self-motivated multi-tasker with strong organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to complete detailed analytics and reports.
- Demonstrated ability to think innovatively and to propose and initiate new programming ideas or service delivery models that meet the needs of students, alumni, youth, community members, and campus partners.
- Judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills with a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and opportunities.
- Understanding of the role that entrepreneurship and innovation programs play in the engagement and development of all constituents.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to growth and change.
- Strong record of teamwork with motivation and ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
- Intermediate skills in the use of Microsoft Office, as well as internet and email applications.
- Valid driver’s license with access to a personal vehicle, preferred.
- Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events, activities, and travel on occasion.
What We Offer:
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A bright, inclusive, and modern eco-friendly working environment
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Flexible or hybrid work plans for many roles
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A collaborative and engaging work culture
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Opportunity to join a community of people-focused professionals
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Market competitive compensation
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Benefits package with employer-paid premiums and no waiting period
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Enhanced mental health benefits coverage and resources
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15 days per year vacation plus 2 paid Ivey Personal Days
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Paid time off during the School’s December holiday closure
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Numerous campus-wide arts, culture, and sport events
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Employee Assistance Program with family coverage
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Ivey
Ivey Business School is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Please explore Ivey’s EDI homepage for more information on Ivey's commitment to EDI, to read about Ivey’s progress in the EDI Update, and to meet Ivey’s EDI Advisory Council members.
Ivey Business School invites applications from all qualified individuals. Ivey is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodation
Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Please contact us at hr@ivey.ca to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application, and/or throughout the recruitment process.
Application:
If you're excited about joining Canada's leading business school and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter via the Ivey Careers page by the application deadline.
*Please note only selected candidates will be contacted.
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