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Search Manager, Watson Institute at Lynn University
The Search Manager at Watson Institute at Lynn University is driven by a mission to identify, attract, and enroll 21+ high-potential students per cohort who are passionate about Social Impact and Entrepreneurship.
Start Date: August 1st, 2025
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The Environmental Sustainability Entrepreneurship Program
*Required Attributes: Community leader with experience solving environmental challenges. Preference for candidates based in Denver.
Does this sound like you? If so, please email Tyler Tornaben Guiliano, tyler@watson.is.
Product Market Fit
The Product-Market Fit block guides Fellows through advanced customer development, value proposition refinement, and market analysis to equip them with a data-informed strategy for aligning their ventures with evolving market needs.
Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR)
The mission of the Entrepreneur in Residence is to catalyze innovation and drive the growth of entrepreneurs by leveraging expertise, networks, and resources. EIR’s are committed to fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, guiding Fellows through challenges, and empowering them to achieve their fullest potential through mentorship, strategic insight, and hands-on support.
Google Data Center Tech & AI Fellowship (Virtual)
*Required Attributes: Community leader with demonstrated experience creating impact in your local community and leveraging AI and technology in your venture. Preference for candidates based in Austell GA (Atlanta area), Council Bluffs IA, Omaha NE, Berkeley County SC, Virginia, Loudoun County.
Does this sound like you? If so, please email Tyler Tornaben Guiliano, tyler@watson.is.
Foundations
In the Foundation block, Fellows engage in self-assessment, guided exercises, and group discussions to align their strengths, values, and leadership styles with their venture goals, building a solid groundwork for entrepreneurial growth and long-term scalability.
Product Market Fit
The Product-Market Fit block guides Fellows through advanced customer development, value proposition refinement, and market analysis to equip them with a data-informed strategy for aligning their ventures with evolving market needs.
Impact Data and Metrics
The Data & Metrics block equips Fellows with the skills to analyze and communicate data-driven insights, enabling them to measure success, craft compelling impact narratives, and drive meaningful change in their ventures.
Venture Funding
The Funding block equips Fellows with advanced fundraising and financial management strategies, helping them explore diverse capital sources, build strong donor relationships, and develop robust financial models to drive their ventures toward sustainable success.
Teams
In the Team Management block, Fellows develop the skills to build, lead, and motivate effective teams by cultivating collaboration, leveraging diverse strengths, and mastering strategies for communication, conflict resolution, and performance management.
Pitch
The Pitch block equips Fellows with the skills to craft and deliver compelling pitches through six modules of workshops and practice labs, culminating in a professional pitch presentation and recording that empowers them to confidently engage stakeholders and advance their ventures.
Entrepreneur In Residence
The mission of the Entrepreneur in Residence is to catalyze innovation and drive the growth of entrepreneurs by leveraging expertise, networks, and resources. EIR’s are committed to fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, guiding Fellows through challenges, and empowering them to achieve their fullest potential through mentorship, strategic insight, and hands-on support.
Our Benefits
At Watson Institute, we believe that our team members are our most valuable asset. We are committed to their career growth and to ensuring their wellbeing by providing them with comprehensive benefits that support their personal and professional growth. We also regularly review our employee benefits to identify areas for improvement and ensure that our teams’ well-being is always a top priority.
Discover the driving principles that guide our organization to success. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
Some of our benefits include:
- Competitive Compensation: We value the experience and skills of our team members and compensate them accordingly.
- Annual Happiness Fund: As you grow with us, so does your Happiness Fund. This fund can be used for anything that brings you joy.
- Unlimited Vacation: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer unlimited vacation time. We also require team members to take at least three weeks of vacation per year, in addition to National Holidays.
- Healthcare Benefit: We offer a 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.
- Parental Leave: We offer a generous leave policy that includes paid time off for both parents.
- Retirement Benefits: We believe in investing in our team members future and automatically contribute 3% to their retirement account.
Our Impact
Alumni of Watson Institute’s Fellowships have raised have created over 1,900 paid jobs, and impacted over 10 million people around the world through initiatives they help lead.
Alumni of Watson Institute have raised over $185 million and have been selected to Y-Combinator, the Echoing Green Fellowship, and seven have been named to Forbes 30 under 30 lists.
With an average acceptance rate of 10%, Watson Institute is as selective as elite institutions – yet we are selecting for radically different kinds of entrepreneurs and students.
Watson Institute receives support and has been recognized for innovation within higher education by Ashoka, Stanford Social Innovation Review, Techstars Foundation, Ford Philanthropy, Western Union Foundation, and others.
