Program Coordinator for Entrepreneurial Engagement & Outreach

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Serves as the lead facilitator and coordinator for the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, managing program logistics, mentor recruitment, speaker engagement, and participant success tracking.
• Collaborates with DKSOE the leadership team to deliver mentorship, coaching, and support programs that increase student retention and engagement
• Coordinates flagship events and initiatives including: High School Entrepreneurship Challenge, Small Business Institute Conference, Family Business Conference
• Organizes and facilitates internship readiness and career development workshops.
• Collaborates with campus partners to provide students with resources, support, referral, and advocacy.
• Assists with the development of materials and outreach efforts that support donor stewardship and grant reporting.
• Maintains relationships with community partners, alumni, and sponsors in support of co-curricular programming
• Monitors program metrics, feedback, and impact data for reporting and continuous improvement to reach strategic goals.
• Monitors and complies with all fiscal guidelines in accordance with university policies and procedures.

Other Duties:

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either six years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience in program coordination, entrepreneurship, education, or nonprofit work.
• Experience in event planning, stakeholder engagement, or career services
• Experience with computer systems and proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree or graduate-level coursework from an accredited institution
• in Entrepreneurship, Business, Education, or Public Administration.
• Experience working with military-connected students or entrepreneurship support programs.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of entrepreneurship, innovation, or business incubation
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and an ability to interpret and apply consistently.
• Knowledge of budget control principles, practices and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong project management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in confidential matters.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with faculty, staff, students, business partners, and the community in a service-oriented manner.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to varied audiences.
• Ability to think critically and make clear, well-reasoned and timely decisions.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and communicate data in a clear and concise format.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to coordinate, organize, and manage details of special events and projects.
• Ability to use various software tools such as Canva, Salesforce, Mailchimp, Handshake, or similar platforms.

Pay Grade 16

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.