Impact Ecosystem Coordinator, Impact Fellowships
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Overview of Watson Institute

Watson Institute powers transformative Fellowships in partnership with leading corporations and foundations to support highly promising, historically disenfranchised rising entrepreneurs and leaders. The Fellowships provide proven entrepreneurship and leadership skills training, committed mentorship, community development stipends, long-term Alumni support, and access to a global community of peers, mentors, and opportunities.

In partnership with JPMorganChase, Walmart.org, Ford Philanthropy, Comcast, Google, Western Union Foundation, Truist Foundation, BMO, and several private foundations, Watson Institute's programs will reach over 2,400 rising leaders this year.

Alumni of Watson Institute's Fellowships have raised over $185 million, created over 1,900 paid jobs, and impacted 10 million people around the world through initiatives they help lead. 90% of Watson Institute alums are employed, continuing their education, or building a venture. This is on par with leading business schools, yet all of the Fellowships Watson Institute powers are free. 99% of Watson Institute Alumni use a skill they learned while in a Watson Institute powered program up to 10 years later. Watson Institute's Alumni have been selected to Y Combinator, the Echoing Green Fellowship and ten have been named to Forbes' 30 under 30 lists. Alums continue their education at Harvard University, New York University, and Princeton University, among others.

Impact Ecosystem Coordinator, Impact Fellowships – Mission Statement The mission of the Impact Ecosystem Coordinator is to lead 1. The recruitment of a vibrant and engaged community of Preceptors, Mentors, and Entrepreneurs in Residence to coach and support our Fellows, and 2. Build a system to guide Program Manager/Leads to recruit a limited number of Preceptors, Entrepreneurs in Residence, and Mentors for each Fellowship. The Impact Ecosystem Coordinator must have strong interpersonal skills, a passion for supporting our Fellows' impact and growth, and strive for ‘moonshot' level individuals to join our network. Detailed Position Breakdown:

Global Community Building (33% of time):

• The Impact Ecosystem Coordinator is responsible for cultivating new relationships and attracting transformational leaders including ‘Moonshot' Preceptors, EIR's and Mentors to the Watson Institute community in order to provide our Program Implementation Teams with the networks they need to provide a top notch experience for our Fellows.
• Create a robust recruitment strategy that includes attending events, workshops, meet-ups, cold outreach, and other networking opportunities to facilitate meaningful connections. This strategy should include a mix of both in-person and virtual engagements to recruit ‘Moonshot' Preceptors, EIRs, and Mentors to the Watson Institute community.

Preceptor & EIR Hiring (33% of time):

• Lead hiring process for all Impact Fellowship Preceptors and EIRs and strive to welcome aboard ‘moonshot' level Preceptors and EIRs.
• Ensure that hiring timelines are developed/met on schedule and that open positions are filled with top talent.
• Lead interview process to test for the highest quality candidates.
• Uphold excellent written communication skills when communicating to all incoming candidates.
• Coordinate with the Operations Team who will support with job descriptions for Preceptors and EIR's.
• Coordinate with the Operations Team who will create, send, and track contracts.
• Coordinate with the Operations Team who will manage compensation tracker for EIRs and Preceptors.

Talent System Building (33% of time):

• Build a system to guide Program Manager/Leads to recruit a limited number of Preceptors, Mentors, and Entrepreneurs in Residence for each Fellowship. This system should be scalable over time. The Impact Ecosystem Coordinator is responsible for tracking the ongoing progress of this new system. The initial version of this should include guiding Program Manager/Leads to:
• Recruiting a specified number of Preceptors for each Fellowship.
• Recruiting a specified number of EIRs for each Fellowship.
• Build a system to guide Program Manager/Leads to recruit Mentors for each Fellowship. This system should be scalable over time. The Impact Ecosystem Coordinator is responsible for tracking the ongoing progress of this new system. The initial version of this should include guiding Program Manager/Leads to:
• Recruiting a specified number of Mentors for each Fellowship.
• Inviting Mentors to the Mentor Bonanza.
• Ensure that PM's communicate to Fellows that there is a Mentor Network for them to draw upon when they need additional support.

*New responsibilities may develop as the Impact Ecosystem Coordinator position evolves.

Requirements

Culture Add

In order to thrive as the Impact Ecosystem Coordinator at Watson Institute, a candidate must:

• Eager to join a team with high standards for quality and excellence.
• An exceptional eye for detail. You enjoy spending time with words, style, and formatting in order to make the most compelling product possible.
• Detail Oriented: You are meticulous and have excellent organizational skills. You are especially attuned to spotting mistakes or inconsistencies in writing and external communications. You take pride in completing your work accurately and on schedule. You have a knack for project management and a love for work plans and checklists. You cringe at missed steps and you are the first to identify a typo or formatting error.
• Intentional: Your working style is about creating order and planning ahead. You think systematically and excel at establishing elegant processes.
• Results-Driven: You bring an eagerness to grow and to roll up your sleeves and contribute. You have a go-getter attitude and a drive to solve all sorts of problems, no matter the size or shape. When something is your responsibility, you find a way to see it through to the end.
• High Integrity: You will be asked to make sensitive and critical judgment calls, and as such, you are known for your integrity and you take that reputation seriously. You always choose to make the right decision versus the easy decision. You know what information is sensitive, and you will protect it accordingly. You are comfortable escalating issues and holding your ground when you think it's the right thing to do for the organization and mission.
• Systems-minded: Demonstrated experience in building and implementing systems. You are comfortable designing, testing, improving, and smoothly running systems and processes. This could be any system that involved inputs from or served multiple people and required consistent and accurate functioning.
• Communication Style: Based on a story from Watson Institute's early days, ‘Come to the Window' represents the principles of our communication including:
• Obligation to Dissent: If you disagree with a decision or direction as an organization, you are expected to bring attention to this challenge because true leaders believe dissent is an obligation.
• Disagree and Commit: To complement Obligation to Dissent, there are times when we need to Disagree and Commit. Once all concerns and criticisms are shared, the course of action must be committed to by all involved.
• No Drama: We prioritize purpose and don't involve ourselves in the drama created by backroom chatter, hearsay, and unnecessary focus on issues that do not place impact first.
• Go to the Source: Our culture is defined by direct, honest, and frequent communication. We expect team members to ‘go to the source' of concerns by speaking up, communicating frequently, and taking issues directly to the individuals involved.

Candidate Profile

Top candidates should demonstrate:

• A deep-seated passion for building community and Watson Institute's mission to develop innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs to solve the toughest challenges facing the world.
• A natural inclination to build relationships and partnerships in the local community in order to strengthen Watson Institute's presence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Mandatory skills: Excel mastery, email wizardry, rapid follow-up, and data analysis.
• Ability to excel under pressure without sacrificing quality.
• Experience in project management, from conception to delivery.
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience working in a team would be advantageous.
• 1-2 years of community building and/or recruitment experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary according to experience: $55,000.00-$65,000.00.

• Annual Happiness Fund that increases with time and seniority.
• Unlimited vacations (3 weeks required vacation time per year).
• Healthcare benefit via Thatch (ICHRA provider) where employees have the option to apply this amount towards their choice of medical plans, with the option to add vision and dental plans.
• Automatic 3% contribution to your retirement account.

The Vitals

• The Impact Ecosystem Coordinator is a full-time commitment and reports to the VP of Programs.
• The Impact Ecosystem Coordinator position can work remotely, but should be based in CO, PA, GA, FL, ME, AZ, DC, OK, SC, or MD.
• The start date for this position is August 1, 2025.
• We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.