Program Manager, Venture & Impact Studio

Category:
Academic Affairs
Department:
Entrepreneurial Center
Locations:
Lancaster, PA
Posted:
Aug 19, 2026
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Exempt
Position

Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal arts education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social, and cultural worlds in which they live.

In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students' qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world.

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Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full‑time Program Manager, Venture & Impact Studio. This is a time‑limited position with options for renewal.

• Location:
  
  F&M Campus
  - Lancaster, PA
• Classification:
  Full-time, Exempt
• Schedule:
  
  40 hours, Monday
  - Friday. May require evenings and weekends.
• Reports to:
  
  Director of Entrepreneurship
• Department:
  Venture & Impact Studio
• Approved Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

• Program Execution:
  Manage the day-to-day logistics, scheduling, and weekly regular occurrences of studio cohorts, workshops, curricular and co-curricular programming.
• Promotional Content & Outreach:
  Create and distribute marketing materials, including active social media/Linked In content, flyers, and email newsletters to drive student engagement.
• Event Coordination:
  Own the complete logistics of studio events (hackathons, panels, showcase days), handling everything from booking and catering to run‑of‑show execution. Occasional after hours responsibilities expected for special events.
• Ecosystem Connection:
  Serve as a primary, self-reliant point of contact linking student founders, academic advisors, alumni, and local Lancaster community mentors.
• Operational Tracking:
  Implement and maintain lightweight project management systems (e.g., Notion, Asana) to track student progress and program metrics.
• Resourceful Problem Solving:
  Act as a versatile, hands‑on troubleshooter to resolve logistical bottlenecks and proactively support student needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 or more years of experience in program coordination, event management, or project administration.
• Demonstrated experience working with college-level students in an advising, mentoring, residential life, or program leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of coordinating complex logistics for multi‑stakeholder events under tight deadlines.
• Hands‑on experience (or strong interest) in creating digital promotional content, newsletters, and managing Linked In/social media pages.
• Proficiency with, or willingness to learn, modern productivity tools (e.g., Notion, Slack, Airtable, Asana) to build efficient, self‑sustaining workflows.
• Experience in administrating innovation or creative ecosystems of any kind.
• Demonstrated experience delivering or facilitating learning experiences such as workshops, panels, events, etc.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
• Evidence of a commitment to community & belonging.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of background checks.

• Prior experience or educational background in student…