Entrepreneurship Programs Coordinator

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Time away from work

Wellness resources

Professional development

Flexible work hours

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School seeks a Program Coordinator to manage Philadelphia-based education programs and Venture Lab initiatives. You will develop annual work plans, coordinate student and alumni engagement, supervise student leadership, and serve as the primary operations contact.

This hybrid role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in higher education or non-profit settings, strong written and verbal communication, project coordination, and experience with CRM systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years in higher education, non-profit, or a similar environment with progressively responsible professional experience in program coordination, program administration, project coordination, or a related field.
• Interest in entrepreneurship and innovation and demonstrated ability to quickly develop knowledge of new subject areas, programs, and stakeholder communities.
• Demonstrated ability to independently coordinate multiple programs, projects, and priorities, manage competing deadlines, exercise sound judgment, troubleshoot routine issues, maintain strong attention to detail, and consistently follow through on deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating program marketing, communications, or audience engagement activities; familiarity with marketing principles and best practices and ability to work effectively with marketing and communications partners.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day operation of assigned educational programs and provide operational coordination to strengthen Venture Lab's Philadelphia-based portfolio.
• Develop annual work plans and timelines aligned with program goals; coordinate student and stakeholder engagement; supervise student leadership teams.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for students, alumni, faculty, reviewers, and external partners; support program financial administration and CRM data integrity.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Finance, IT, and other partners to implement operational improvements and ensure high-quality participant experiences.

Skills

Program coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Marketing coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

3-5 years in higher education/non-profit

Tools

CRM systems

Event management tools

Job description

University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School seeks a Program Coordinator to manage Philadelphia-based education programs and Venture Lab initiatives. You will develop annual work plans, coordinate student and alumni engagement, supervise student leadership, and serve as the primary operations contact.

This hybrid role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in higher education or non-profit settings, strong written and verbal communication, project coordination, and experience with CRM systems