Program Coordinator

About the company

Rice University

Higher education · 2 to 10 employees

What you'll do

• Bachelor’s DegreeIn lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• Two or more (2+) years of related experience in entrepreneurship, operations, student experience, or work at an early-stage companyIn lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• Ability to develop and initiate new strategies
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
• Adept at problem solving, creating contingency plans and handling issues when necessary
• Strong client service orientation and attention to detail
• Ability to develop complex or multiple program partnerships and funding sources
• Knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans
• Experience working in an institution of higher education
• Experience working with startups and/or entrepreneurs
• Administers program operations, ensuring efficient, effective and productive operations
• Creates and implements plans to achieve program objectives and mission
• Interprets, implements, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations and recommends changes to procedures and processes
• Analyzes data, identifies trends, develops reports and recommends and implements changes to improve alignment with institutional mission and goals
• Creates and implements outreach plans that may include relationship development, communications, event and conference management
• Provides support in developing relationships with internal and external entities
• Creates budget plans, monitors and approves expenditures, develops reports, conducts analyses and manages and maintains financial records
• For academic programs, may assist in graduate student recruitment and admissions, student records, curriculum support, coordinating the accreditation process, managing scholarships and fellowships, and monitoring student progress
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Working alongside the Lilie team to help student and alumni founders with their businesses during Lilie programming.
• Coordinate the management of the physical Lilie spaces including administering our room reservation process and ensuring that the space is appropriately equipped and set up for our classes, events, and programs. 
• Advise student, alumni, and faculty founders during programming and office hours, and when you lack experience or expertise, help facilitate timely and personal connections to other mentors in the Lilie network. 

What you need

• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, service-minded, an effective communicator, collaborative, and proactive.

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