Student - CEO Intern (Bulldog Enterprises-Entrepreneurship Program)

Bulldog Enterprises* is looking for our next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) intern! This is a new and exciting opportunity to get real-life experience leading and managing multiple businesses within Bulldog Enterprises. The CEO will play a critical role in shaping the future business strategies and overseeing the overall health of our organization, plus investigating new ventures and providing leadership to the executive intern team.  *Note: Bulldog Enterprises is the newly-formed organization within Butler Entrepreneurship that oversees student-run, university-owned businesses, such as Chimba Bowls, Blue’s Closet, and Butler Brew.  

General Leadership

• Develop corporate strategic plan and approve business operating plans
• Oversee shared resources across the businesses
• Supervise general administration at the corporate level
• Advocate and bring awareness across campus at all levels of Bulldog Enterprises
• Work with executive team and business leaders to set and evaluate performance goals
• Work with key Butler University personnel to align best practices and strategic objectives
• Identify and analyze potential opportunities and risks for each enterprise

Strategic Business Development

• Fulfill vision, mission, and strategy of Bulldog Enterprises
• Investigate and validate new enterprise ideas
• Work with the executive team members and other partners to develop business plan proposals
• Present ideas and business plans to Bulldog Enterprises Board of Directors

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Represent Bulldog Enterprises at all related events and day-to-day with students, faculty, staff, and the community
• Coordinate and lead regular leadership meetings
• Provide an enterprise-wide update with overall company performance and future plans
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within Bulldog Enterprises
• Manage stakeholder relations

Required Qualifications:

• Current student at Butler University 
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Prior leadership in a business setting or student organization
• Ability to delegate effectively and manage multiple priorities
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Demonstrates a high level of dedication to Bulldog Enterprises 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Junior/Senior student
• Prior leadership experience within Bulldog Enterprises or the Butler Entrepreneurship program
• Proven ability to lead a large team
• Strong presentation skills
• Previous strategic planning experience