Program & Events Specialist, Entrepreneurship Programs

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition and training assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP) is seeking a detail-oriented Program Specialist to support events and program operations. You will oversee planning, execution, and continuous improvement of fellows programs and events—ranging from intimate student engagements to large-scale gatherings.

The role emphasizes fiduciary compliance, stakeholder liaison with School of Engineering and university partners, and ensuring programs stay on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience managing programs in higher education or enterprise settings.
• Ability to coordinate events from planning to execution within budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage STVP's fellows programs and events portfolio.
• Draft event communications and RSVP management; develop contingency plans.

Skills

Program management

Event planning

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

CRM

AirTable

Luma

Education

High school diploma + 4 years admin experience

Tools

CRM

Registration tools

Project management software

Job description

Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP) is seeking a detail-oriented Program Specialist to support events and program operations. You will oversee planning, execution, and continuous improvement of fellows programs and events—ranging from intimate student engagements to large-scale gatherings.

The role emphasizes fiduciary compliance, stakeholder liaison with School of Engineering and university partners, and ensuring programs stay on schedule and within budget.