Senior Program Coordinator for Student Programs

Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Program Coordinator at the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Tulane University works closely with the Assistant Director of Student Programs to coordinate programming, activities, and events. This role enhances the student experience across Tulane by leading planning and execution of entrepreneurship- and innovation-related programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating stakeholder requests, thriving in a fast-paced setting, and applying knowledge of capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience supporting programs for students and/or entrepreneurs.
• A High School Diploma, or equivalent, and seven years of relevant experience working with student programs or programs for entrepreneurs and business communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Lepage Center programming, activities, and events.
• Lead planning and execution of high-quality entrepreneurship- and innovation-related programs.

Skills

Entrepreneurship

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

MBA or graduate degree

Job description

The Senior Program Coordinator works with the Assistant Director of Student Programs and other Lepage Center staff to coordinate Lepage Center programming, activities, and events. The Senior Program Coordinator is responsible for enhancing the student experience at the A.B. Freeman School of Business and across Tulane by playing a leading role in planning and executing high-quality entrepreneurship- and innovation-related programs and events.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated passion for entrepreneurship and small businesses.
• Experience with entrepreneurship education in a university or college setting.
• Ability to respond to stakeholder requests and to work in a fast-paced environment that requires balancing simultaneous initiatives.
• Understanding of the unique needs of high-growth ventures, small businesses, larger corporations, and family businesses, specifically through knowledge of bank financing, angel investment, venture capital, and other approaches to capital for new ventures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills and excellent working knowledge of software packages and applications applicable to the responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience supporting programs for students and/or entrepreneurs.
• A High School Diploma, or equivalent, and seven years of relevant experience working with student programs or programs for entrepreneurs and business communities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA or graduate degree in management or higher education administration.
• Experience coordinating student programming, supporting student-led ventures, and overseeing other high-impact educational initiatives.