Entrepreneurship Coordinator

Entrepreneurship Coordinator

Job Type: Staff - Temp Grant Funded FT Non-Exempt

Salary: $19.71 - $23.08 Hourly

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii (On-site at Waterfront Plaza)

Job Number: 02651

Department: College of Business Administration

Remote Employment: Yes

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Over the past six decades, HPU has grown into a thriving university recognized for its hands‑on learning, global reach, innovation in education and deep commitment to our community. Launched in 2025, the John

F. Scarpa Entrepreneurial Pathway is a university‑wide initiative launched to foster an entrepreneurial culture that empowers the next generation of leaders with the skills and confidence to innovate and create meaningful solutions for tomorrow's world.

This position reports directly to the Dean of the College of Business in accomplishing the Pathway's mission. The successful candidate will work closely with the Dean to help plan, organize, direct, implement, and market the entrepreneurial activities of the John

F. Scarpa Entrepreneurial Pathway, which include entrepreneurial academic and co‑curricular experiences, competitions, coordination with students, faculty, staff, entrepreneurs in residence, guest speakers, and others in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and university.

• BA or BS degree in entrepreneurship, design, business, communications, liberal arts, engineering, or related disciplines or equivalent
• One (1) year training or experience in project and/or event planning and management, or equivalent
• One (1) year training or experience in entrepreneurship education, incubation or acceleration
• Proficient in computer, word processing, and presentation software skills
• Able to travel for Pathway, COB, and HPU business and events

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective engagement with social media
• Fast learner; can‑do attitude
• Ability to coordinate and execute targeted marketing strategies, using social media platforms
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, groups, team members and individuals from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, organize, set priorities and follow‑through
• Excellent time and stress management skills
• Enthusiasm for design and/or entrepreneurial thinking
• Startup, accelerator, or incubator experience
• Experience with excellent entrepreneurial training or at least the ability to distinguish it from mediocre entrepreneurial training

• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy