Program Manager, Venture & Impact Studio

Diplomatic Congress of Franklin & Marshall College; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental and vision

Retirement plan contributions

Education benefits for employees and家

Job summary

Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA, invites applications for a full-time Program Manager, Venture & Impact Studio. The role steers day-to-day studio logistics, cohorts, and programming, shaping student entrepreneurship initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years coordinating programs or events with college students, plus strong communication and proficiency with digital outreach tools and productivity suites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in program coordination, event management, or project administration.
• Experience working with college-level students in advising, mentoring, residential life, or program leadership.
• Proven track record coordinating complex logistics for multi-stakeholder events under tight deadlines.
• Hands-on experience creating digital promotional content, newsletters, and managing social media pages.
• Proficiency with productivity tools (Notion, Slack, Airtable, Asana) to build workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day logistics, scheduling, and weekly studio cohorts and workshops.
• Create and distribute marketing materials, newsletters, and social content to drive engagement.
• Own the full logistics of studio events (hackathons, panels, showcase days).
• Serve as a primary link between student founders, advisors, alumni, and local mentors.
• Implement lightweight project management systems to track progress and metrics.
• Troubleshoot logistical bottlenecks and support student needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Event coordination

Project coordination

Content creation

Digital outreach

Social media management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Notion

Slack

Airtable

Asana

Google Workspace

Job description

Franklin & Marshall College Job Posting: Program Manager, Venture & Impact Studio

Category: Academic Affairs
Department: Entrepreneurial Center
Locations: Lancaster, PA
Posted: Aug 19, 2026
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Exempt
Position ID: 203895

About Franklin & Marshall College

Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal arts education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social, and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students' qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world.

To learn more about Lancaster, please go to https://landinlancasterpa.com

Job Description

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full‑time Program Manager, Venture & Impact Studio. This is a time‑limited position with options for renewal.

Job Details

• Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA
• Classification: Full-time, Exempt
• Schedule: 40 hours, Monday - Friday. May require evenings and weekends.
• Reports to: Director of Entrepreneurship
• Department: Venture & Impact Studio
• Approved Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Essential Functions

• Program Execution: Manage the day-to-day logistics, scheduling, and weekly regular occurrences of studio cohorts, workshops, curricular and co-curricular programming.
• Promotional Content & Outreach: Create and distribute marketing materials, including active social media/LinkedIn content, flyers, and email newsletters to drive student engagement.
• Event Coordination: Own the complete logistics of studio events (hackathons, panels, showcase days), handling everything from booking and catering to run‑of‑show execution. Occasional after hours responsibilities expected for special events.
• Ecosystem Connection: Serve as a primary, self-reliant point of contact linking student founders, academic advisors, alumni, and local Lancaster community mentors.
• Operational Tracking: Implement and maintain lightweight project management systems (e.g., Notion, Asana) to track student progress and program metrics.
• Resourceful Problem Solving: Act as a versatile, hands‑on troubleshooter to resolve logistical bottlenecks and proactively support student needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 or more years of experience in program coordination, event management, or project administration.
• Demonstrated experience working with college-level students in an advising, mentoring, residential life, or program leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of coordinating complex logistics for multi‑stakeholder events under tight deadlines.
• Hands‑on experience (or strong interest) in creating digital promotional content, newsletters, and managing LinkedIn/social media pages.
• Proficiency with, or willingness to learn, modern productivity tools (e.g., Notion, Slack, Airtable, Asana) to build efficient, self‑sustaining workflows.
• Experience in administrating innovation or creative ecosystems of any kind.
• Demonstrated experience delivering or facilitating learning experiences such as workshops, panels, events, etc.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
• Evidence of a commitment to community & belonging.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience or educational background in student facing positions.
• Prior experience in a higher education setting or community organizations focused on youth development.

Additional Information

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.

Full‑time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.