Innovation & Alumni Projects Coordinator

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle University is seeking a Projects Coordinator for a 1-year fixed-term role at the interface of business, innovation and education. You will support a wide range of activities relating to entrepreneurship and business connectivity from the alumni community.

You will work with internal and external partners, coordinate new and emerging projects, and help boost entrepreneurial skills among students and graduates to contribute to regional economic growth.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects in a large and complex organisation.
• Excellent communicator and proactive in delivering exceptional service to external partners.
• Experience in business engagement and/or event management would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a wide range of activities relating to innovation, entrepreneurship and business connectivity from the alumni community.
• Work with internal and external partners and coordinating a variety of new and emerging projects.
• Support planning and delivery of projects to tight deadlines.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Event management

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Newcastle University is seeking a Projects Coordinator for a 1-year fixed-term role at the interface of business, innovation and education. You will support a wide range of activities relating to entrepreneurship and business connectivity from the alumni community.

You will work with internal and external partners, coordinate new and emerging projects, and help boost entrepreneurial skills among students and graduates to contribute to regional economic growth.