Entrepreneurial Leaders Action Lab Associate

ABOUT ALU

At the African Leadership University (ALU), we're more than just an institution—we're a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is to develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who will shape Africa's future. Through our innovative curriculum, focus on experiential learning, and vibrant pan-African community, we empower students to become changemakers, problem-solvers, and innovators. At ALU, we're not just teaching; we're nurturing the leaders who will drive Africa's progress and prosperity in the 21st century

We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.

HOW WE WORK

The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.

The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place , which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.

ABOUT E-LAB

The Entrepreneurial Leaders’ Action Lab (E-LAB) is a space to explore and engage in complex issues while discovering one's entrepreneurial identity. The program is the engine of ALU’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and is supported by the Community programming streams. 

E-LAB is one-third of the integrated synchronous, in-person, non-credit bearing experience synthesising Missions: Radical thinking, Introduction to Global Challenges and Opportunities, and Entrepreneurial Literacy around complex design challenges.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

• Facilitate E-LAB classes and hold office hours to meet weekly with individuals and teams to offer insight, advice, and support for their projects.
• Supporting in revamping and redesigning the E-Lab program.
• Implement the E-Lab program in collaboration with and under the direction of the Center for Entrepreneurship team.
• Work collaboratively across ALU to continue to evolve ELab as an essential part of the student experience.
• Meet with individuals and support any team and individual needs that emerge, including conflict resolution for students and teams.
• Coordinate events and other aspects of the Elab Program
• Ensure that program adoption and completion are high for students.
• Work closely with work-study students and interns, providing administrative and coordination support to ensure the effective delivery of the ELab program.
• Such other duties in respect of the Company as may be reasonably assigned by your team manager.

Requirements

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree in relevant fields such as Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Education, Innovation, or any other related field.
• Better if enrolled in Masters. 

Experience:

• Experience in facilitating or leading workshops, classes, or programs, preferably in an entrepreneurial or educational context.
• Experience working with students or teams and coaching and mentoring ventures.
• Previous experience in managing or coordinating programs and events.
• Founder of a venture and it is inclusive in their resume. 

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and support students and teams.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, especially within group or team settings.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for working across various teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Organizational skills for coordinating events, managing program adoption, and handling day-to-day operational tasks.

Additional Qualities:

• A passion for entrepreneurship and an understanding of the challenges faced by young entrepreneurs.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the program and students.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to work autonomously while also being a team player.