Start Up Coordinator

Wccnet; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Washtenaw Community College seeks a Start Up Coordinator to support the Entrepreneurship Center’s bootcamp programs and help student entrepreneurs drive business development and regional economic impact.

Working with internal and external partners, you will coordinate participants, provide coaching support, handle recruitment, and help track program outcomes in a fast-paced, grant-funded environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of work experience and education.
• Entrepreneurial experience or familiarity with startups preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with diverse internal and external constituents.
• Exceptional customer service skills and confident communicator with excellent written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the WCC EC Director, support ongoing program communication and activities with the EC, engaging the general public and all program participants.
• Support the creation, revision, and delivery of curriculum, programs, and workshops to achieve program metrics.
• Assist in executing marketing needs, program outcomes, and resource coordination.
• Support program budget tracking and documentation.
• Maintain the program Salesforce database by inputting and managing information, preparing reports, and producing lists for special events, mailings, and other activities.
• Provide responsive support to program participants, offering guidance and connecting them to appropriate resources.
• Assist with coordination of program logistics, including scheduling, materials preparation, and session support.
• Foster a climate of teamwork and motivation by encouraging an entrepreneurship mindset with internal and external teams.
• Contribute to program improvements for future cohorts through participant feedback and surveys.

Skills

Entrepreneurial experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Written communication

Time management

Discretion and diplomacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.

Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Number:

Posting Number: 0603942

Position Title:

Position is:

Position is: Part Time

Position Type:

Position Type: Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)

Department/Ofc.:

Department/Ofc.: Workforce, Economic, & Community Development

Position Description:

Position Summary:

The Start Up Coordinator is a key member of the Entrepreneurship Center (EC) staff and will work with community and student entrepreneurs to support business development and positively impact regional economic development for those participating in our bootcamp programs. The Start Up Coordinator will support aspects of the WCC EC programs, including participant coordination, communication, coaching support, and recruitment, and those activities related to the advancement of the EC and the individual entrepreneurs as appropriate. This position will engage with a range of internal and external individuals and groups, so a high level of discretion, tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment are required. Entrepreneurial experience preferred.

This is a grant funded position. No continuing employment rights are implied beyond such funding.

Essential Duties include:

• In conjunction with the WCC EC Director, support ongoing program communication and activities with the EC, engaging the general public and all program participants.
• Support the creation, revision, and delivery of curriculum, programs, and workshops to achieve program metrics.
• Assist in executing marketing needs, program outcomes, and resource coordination.
• Support program budget tracking and documentation.
• Maintain the program Salesforce database by inputting and managing information, preparing reports, and producing lists for special events, mailings, and other activities, as well as entering contact reports.
• Provide responsive support to program participants, offering guidance and connecting them to appropriate resources.
• Assist with coordination of program logistics, including scheduling, materials preparation, and session support.
• Foster a climate of teamwork and motivation by encouraging an entrepreneurship mindset with internal and external teams.
• Contribute to program improvements for future cohorts through participant feedback and surveys.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director or designee.

Hours/Schedule:

• Part-Time, must have the ability to have flexible work schedule to include evenings and occasional weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of work experience and education.
• Entrepreneurial experience or familiarity with startups preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with diverse internal and external constituents.
• Exceptional customer service skills and confident communicator with excellent written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to identify/anticipate needs and proactively provide support with a sense of urgency.
• Reliable and thorough to see projects through to completion with a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple simultaneous, time-sensitive projects.
• Professional, punctual and dependable (professional attire required).
• Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting programs, events, or cohorts in an educational or entrepreneurial setting.
• Experience supporting early-stage technology or technology enabled companies
• History of Community Engagement.

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 10/29/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

Salary/Hourly Rate:

Salary/Hourly Rate: $26.17

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you meet all minimum qualification?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In order for WCC to employ you, would you require WCC to provide a petition or a letter to the Department of Homeland Security unless authorized as a F1 student to work?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

• Optional Documents
• Certificate
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Other Documents

Washtenaw Community College does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as provided for and to the extent required by federal and state statutes. Nor does the college discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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