Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator

• Develop and manage programming for the Explorer Program
• Identify, recruit, and coordinate speakers, mentors, and industry experts
• Plan and oversee program schedules, events, and educational activities
• Collaborate with speakers to develop engaging and relevant content
• Plan and oversee program communications and participant engagement strategies
• Review program outcome data and participant feedback and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop outreach and promotion strategies to drive program awareness and participation
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with external partners supporting incubator programming and startup growth
• Identify and engage partners in legal, manufacturing, accounting, and finance
• Negotiate and coordinate partnership opportunities, benefits, and deliverables
• Maintain partner communications and assess partnership value and impact
• Serve as primary point of contact for mentors, founders, pilot advisors, and alumni companies
• Design and refine the Innovator Program structure, including session content, founder development milestones, and cohort progression criteria
• Own the mentor-founder matching process and ensure quality ongoing engagement
• Provide structured founder support, resource referrals, and connections to external partners
• Define program reporting frameworks and tracking systems aligned with university requirements and institutional KPIs
• Analyze program metrics and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations
• Lead program evaluations and produce impact reports and stakeholder updates
• Lead recruitment outreach, application review, selection, and decision communications for new cohort companies
• Serve as the faculty's primary contact for undergraduate entrepreneurship course support
• Attend courses as a guest lecturer as needed
• Provide undergraduates with materials on pathways to innovation and entrepreneurship

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience in program coordination, ecosystem development, partnership management, or a related role
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse external stakeholders, including industry, mentors, and investors
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in or with startup ecosystems, incubators, accelerators, or innovation hubs is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with entrepreneurship education or academic environments is an asset
• Ability to work under the applicable collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)

Demonstrates expertise in program coordination and partnership management, with a strong focus on building relationships within startup ecosystems and delivering impactful educational experiences. Proficient in project management, communication, and data analysis to drive program success and continuous improvement.

• Program Coordination
• Partnership Management
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Data Analysis

• Program Development
• Outcome Data Review
• Event Planning
• Content Development
• Reporting Frameworks

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Mentorship

• Bachelor's Degree

• Startup Ecosystems
• Incubators
• Accelerators
• Entrepreneurship Education
• Innovation Hubs