Entrepreneurship Programs Admin Specialist

Fresno Pacific University; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Fresno Pacific University seeks an Entrepreneurship Administrative Specialist to support the Center for Community Transformation’s programs, events, and courses. You will assist with registrations, coordinate with students, instructors, and partners, and help maintain participant data and course materials.

The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and experience with digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Maturity and ability to assume responsibility for the execution of training events.
• Independent judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Strong skill sets in group facilitation in ethnic-specific and faith-based networking.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in design thinking, applied science and/or asset-based community development.
• Experience in relating to diverse, low-income communities and familiarity with their needs.
• Strong organizational ability.
• Fluency in digital platforms & tolls (Google & Microsoft Suites, CRMs, data management, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure, exuding a mature demeanor while multi-tasking in a deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team, as well as an independent contributor
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent communication with staff, instructors, and students to support program coordination.
• Support the use of online learning platforms (uploading content, troubleshooting access, helping students navigate).
• Communicate regularly with participants and community members to share updates, reminders, and program news.
• Keep accurate records of student participation, including attendance, registration, and progress tracking.
• Provide one-on-one support to partners, responding to questions and connecting them with resources.
• Track, organize, and maintain participant data.
• Provide logistical and administrative support during events (registrations, setup, hospitality, follow-up).
• Assist with preparing materials, resources, and communication tools needed for courses and events.
• Collaborate with the entrepreneurship team to ensure smooth coordination across all entrepreneurship programs.
• Perform other administrative tasks as needed to support the overall success of CCT’s entrepreneurship department.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students and colleagues in a context of a Christian University, integrating your Christian faith into your role and responsibilities.
• Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations, and support the ideals and practices articulated in "The Fresno Pacific Idea".
• Uphold and advance Fresno Pacific University’s commitment to Christ-centered higher education, holistic student development, and serving diverse communities.
• Complete tasks timely with work that is comprehensive, complete, and accurate
• Communicates clearly, listens attentively, and seeks to understand others
• Collaborates productively with colleagues of varying skillset
• Other job duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organization

Group facilitation

Digital literacy

Design thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

CRM software

Job description

Fresno Pacific University seeks an Entrepreneurship Administrative Specialist to support the Center for Community Transformation’s programs, events, and courses. You will assist with registrations, coordinate with students, instructors, and partners, and help maintain participant data and course materials.

The position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and experience with digital platforms.