Turner School for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Turner School for Entrepreneurship and Innovation seeks highly motivated undergraduate students to serve as Student Innovation Ambassadors. Five total positions are available with the goal of hiring one student ambassador from each of Bradley University's five colleges with the objective of growing connections and collaborations among the Turner School and respective colleges. This position provides valuable experience in leadership, professional communication, interviewing, networking, event planning, and project management.

Responsibilities:

• Suggest and design innovative ideas to strengthen connections among colleges and the Turner School staff, courses, and programming.
• Serve as a representative of your college and engage with students, faculty, alumni, and community stakeholders.
• Identify, interview, and highlight faculty and staff members whose work reflects innovation, creativity, and leadership within your college for the Spotlight on Innovation event in Spring semester.
• Prepare written summaries and design content showcasing innovative work across campus for display at the Spotlight on Innovation event.
• Collaborate with Turner School leadership throughout the year.
• Assist with event support, marketing, and student engagement for Turner School initiatives, including but not limited to:
  • FALL: Brave Pitch, Ideas for Good, Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year Speaker Series, Entrepreneurship Week
  • SPRING: The Big Idea student venture competition and Spotlight on Innovation

Global Engagement

• Ambassadors may have the opportunity to serve as peer hosts for visiting students from Turner School’s international partner institutions by participating in welcome activities, fostering cultural exchange, and helping students connect with campus resources.

Time Commitment

• Approximately 10 hours per week, flexible scheduling
• Fall and Spring semesters (approximately 10 weeks each semester)
• Attendance at designated Turner School events

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professionalism, dependability, and self-motivation
• Interest in innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
• Strong writing and organizational skills
• Comfort engaging with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled Bradley University undergraduate student.
• Sophomore standing or above in good academic standing.
• Available to attend required Turner School events.

Professional Development Opportunities

Students work closely with Turner School leadership while building meaningful connections with faculty, administrators, alumni, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. There will be many opportunities to develop professional skills.

Skills include but are not limited to:

• Leadership and professional networking
• Interviewing and storytelling
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Supervision

Dr. Janine Peacher, Associate Director, Turner School for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Compensation

$1000.00 (2026-2027 academic year)

• Fall-$500
• Spring-$500

Application Requirements

Applications must include:

• Current resume
• Provide the name, title and email address of a Bradley University faculty or staff member who can speak to your qualifications, leadership skills, and potential to serve as a Student Innovation Ambassador.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.