The Startup UCLA Entrepreneurship Institute aims to foster a culture of startup thinking on campus, connecting students with successful alumni and the thriving Southern California startup community. Startup UCLA provides opportunities for students to learn the basics of startup thinking and offer a supportive community for developing and launching early-stage ideas. All members of the UCLA community, including students, alumni, and staff.
Role Description
This is a contract role for a Lecturer at Startup UCLA Social Entrepreneurship Summer Institute for high school students. The Lecturer will be responsible for finalizing lecture materials, delivering lectures, booking guest speakers, and conducting interactive sessions on social entrepreneurship. This is an on-site role located in Westwood, CA, as well as two virtual sessions. Candidates must be available for all four sessions, as well as prep beforehand to finalize lecture materials and book guest speakers from their own network.
The Session Schedule is 9AM-5PM as follows (excluding weekends and 4th of July):
Session A: Virtual
June 24 - July 5, 2024
Session B: In-Person at UCLA
July 7 - July 20, 2024
Session C: In-Person at UCLA
July 21 - August 3, 2024
Session D: Virtual
August 5 - August 16, 2024
Qualifications
REQUIRED - Master's Degree
Experience in startup thinking and entrepreneurship
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to deliver engaging lectures and facilitate interactive sessions
Experience in mentoring and guiding students
Knowledge of the startup ecosystem, particularly in Southern California
Understanding of early-stage idea development and launch processes
Ability to work collaboratively and build connections with students and alumni