The mission of The Center for Black Entrepreneurship is to create a well-equipped cohort of Black entrepreneurs with skills and talents to better navigate the gap between entrepreneurs and capital and commercial markets. Additionally, the CBE wants to instill entrepreneurial thinking in all students at Spelman College and Morehouse College and to create a community of business practitioners with a lifelong commitment to achieving social and economic progress through innovation. The CBE approach to developing the entrepreneurial mindset is broad and encompasses both the undergraduate minor (across both campuses) and an online offering for adult learners. For students interested in launching or investing in ventures, the CBE offers a suite of co-curricular programs, events, and other resources including fellowships.
The Academic Director leads several key functions within the program, including coordination of curriculum development, evaluation, and assessment; integration of curricular and co-curricular programs; support of student scholarship, research, or creative activities; and management of budgets and other resources. Must be able to work independently and under pressure, managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. The Academic Director reports to the Executive Director.