Startup Accelerator Program Manager

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland State University is seeking a PSBA Program Manager to oversee a one‑year startup accelerator and project coaching model, combining founder engagement with milestone execution under the PSBA Director. You will drive venture support, coordinate cohorts, and align efforts with university partners to accelerate commercialization.

The role emphasizes producing investor materials, market analyses, and outreach scripts, while tracking progress toward funding, partnerships, and market traction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience in entrepreneurship, program management, or business development.
• Experience coordinating startup programs and managing milestones. (Preferred if within startup ecosystems or university settings)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate founder coaching and program execution for the PSBA startup accelerator.
• Track milestone completions, grants, VC engagements, and customer/partner outreach metrics.
• Plan and execute cohort programming, workshops, and fundraising sessions; manage event logistics.
• Develop and refine commercialization materials (pitch decks, market sizing analyses, financial models) and support investor communications.

Skills

Entrepreneurship

Program management

Business development

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Portland State University is seeking a PSBA Program Manager to oversee a one‑year startup accelerator and project coaching model, combining founder engagement with milestone execution under the PSBA Director. You will drive venture support, coordinate cohorts, and align efforts with university partners to accelerate commercialization.

The role emphasizes producing investor materials, market analyses, and outreach scripts, while tracking progress toward funding, partnerships, and market traction,