Program Coordinator, Startup CoLab

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo's CoLab seeks a Program Coordinator to design and deliver innovative programs that engage all UB students and support the department's mission.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will lead instructional design, coordinate events, facilitate workshops, and build collaborations across campus, alumni, and industry partners, advancing learner-centered experiences and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering programs for diverse learner populations.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex ideas into accessible learning experiences.
• Experience coordinating cross-campus partnerships.
• Background in instructional design, curriculum development, or program management.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging, outcomes-driven programs and workshops for all UB students.
• Apply instructional design principles to create accessible, inclusive, high-impact learning experiences.
• Facilitate programs, workshops, and events that build innovation mindsets and skills.
• Conceive and execute communications to raise awareness of CoLab programs across campus and with alumni/business community.
• Plan and coordinate events that attract prospective participants and provide networking opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-campus partnerships to broaden program reach and deepen impact.
• Assess program effectiveness and iterate based on data and student feedback.

Skills

Program design

Facilitation

Communication

Partnership building

Assessment & analytics

Education

Instructional design / Curriculum development

Job description

The CoLab at the University at Buffalo is accepting applications for the Program Coordinator role to play a central role in designing, developing, and delivering the programming that brings the department's mission to life.

Reporting to the Associate Director, this position leads the design and facilitation of a diverse portfolio of programs and workshops that cultivate innovation mindsets and practical skills across the full UB student population. The ideal candidate is passionate about learner-centered design, skilled at building inclusive educational experiences, and energized by the opportunity to shape programs that meet students wherever they are on their journey.

In This Role, Core Responsibilities Include

• Designing and developing engaging, outcomes-driven programs and workshops for all UB students.
• Applying instructional design principles to create accessible, inclusive, and high-impact learning experiences.
• Facilitating programs, workshops, and events that build innovation mindsets and skills.
• Conceiving and executing communications to raise awareness of CoLab programs across campus and in the broader alumni and business community.
• Planning and coordinating events that attract prospective participants and provide networking opportunities.
• Coordinating cross-campus partnerships to broaden program reach and deepen impact.
• Assessing program effectiveness and iterating based on data and student feedback.

This position is ideal for someone who values collaboration, is skilled at translating complex ideas into accessible learning experiences, and thrives in a dynamic, student-centered environment. Candidates with backgrounds in instructional design, curriculum development, adult learning, education, or program management are strongly encouraged to apply.

The CoLab at the University at Buffalo is an innovation hub dedicated to providing every student regardless of discipline, degree program, or prior experience with the mindset, skills, and tools to become a creative problem-solver and contributor to the world around them.

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