Venture Development Coordinator

Job Summary

Venture Partners at CU Boulder is seeking to hire two Venture Development Coordinators to support a growing portfolio of venture development programs at CU Boulder. These positions will help support ventures working at the cutting edge of deep tech, including innovations in quantum, climate and energy, and health and life sciences. These roles are ideal for highly organized, entrepreneurial, and operations‑minded individuals who are excited to work at the intersection of startups, research, and innovation.

These positions will play a key role in coordinating programs, supporting startup teams, managing events, and maintaining strong communications across partners. These positions will support a range of initiatives, including accelerator programs, venture development programs, and partnerships across the regional and national innovation ecosystem, with a particular focus on building external partnerships with key startup programs and tracking venture development activity and outcomes.

The Venture Development Coordinator will report to the Director of Venture Development within Venture Partners. Positions are grant‑funded.

• Provide administrative and operational support across multiple venture development programs, including the Ascent Deep Tech Accelerator, Destination Startup, Embark Deep Tech Startup Creator, and other venture development initiatives.
• Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling sessions, speakers, and workshops (virtual and in‑person); managing participant registration and communications; preparing program materials and tracking results.
• Serve as a key point of contact for program participants, startup teams, and external partners.
• Help foster an inclusive and accessible innovation ecosystem by bringing cultural awareness, inclusive practices, and a dedication to equitable participation in all aspects of program delivery and constituent engagement.

• Support planning and execution of events, including workshops, networking events, and showcase/demo days.
• Work with the events manager to coordinate logistics such as scheduling, venue coordination, speaker management, and on‑site support.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of external startup partnership networks, including tracking accelerator, incubator, and fellowship opportunities and key application timelines.
• Support startup teams and program participants by helping them navigate resources and prepare for key milestones (e.g., pitches, applications), providing light‑touch guidance and strategic support in coordination with Venture Partners staff.
• Assist with outreach and engagement across the startup and innovation ecosystem, including accelerators, mentors, and partners.
• Work with communications staff to support program marketing and outreach efforts.

• Maintain accurate records across programs, including participant data and startup outcomes.
• Support data entry, tracking, and reporting for internal and external partners.
• Assist in maintaining systems used to track venture development activity, including Salesforce CRM and spreadsheets.

• This position offers a hybrid modality with 3 days in the office per week.

The annual hiring range for these positions is $50,000-$65,000.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well‑being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world‑class outdoor recreation.

Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Professional experience in program coordination, operations, events, startups, or innovation‑focused organizations.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

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