Startup Institute Program Lead: Education & Partnerships

Searchbox l.l.c.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University seeks a Program Manager to join the founding operational team for the Florida Institute for Engineering, Innovation, Education, and Research. Based in Nashville or South Florida with hybrid work, you will provide executive support while leading the launch of short certificate programs, recruit faculty, and secure industry partnerships.

The role requires startup agility and travel between regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive/administrative support to the Executive Director.
• Lead the planning and launch of short certificate and non-credit courses.
• Identify and cultivate industry partnerships for course development and enrollment pipelines.
• Recruit and hire faculty and subject-matter experts for short courses.
• Coordinate with hotels and venues for course delivery; manage budgets and timelines.
• Track institute metrics and support communications and marketing materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Ambiguity tolerance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Vanderbilt University seeks a Program Manager to join the founding operational team for the Florida Institute for Engineering, Innovation, Education, and Research. Based in Nashville or South Florida with hybrid work, you will provide executive support while leading the launch of short certificate programs, recruit faculty, and secure industry partnerships.

The role requires startup agility and travel between regions.