Student Innovation and Entrepreneur Program Coordinator - Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship
Listed on 2026-08-17
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Business
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration, Administrative Management
Student Innovation And Entrepreneur Program Coordinator
The Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a dynamic Student Innovation and Entrepreneur Program Coordinator to help advance one of the nation's leading university entrepreneurship ecosystems.
This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact entrepreneurship programs, competitions, and events while collaborating with ambitious students, faculty, alumni, investors, and industry partners. The coordinator will manage projects from concept to execution, build meaningful cross-campus relationships, leverage AI and technology to improve operations, and create exceptional experiences that inspire innovation and startup creation.
More than a traditional program coordination role, this position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, bringing people together, and seeing the direct impact of their work. Every program delivered, every partnership cultivated, and every student supported contributes to helping innovators transform bold ideas into successful ventures.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional who is passionate about entrepreneurship, project management, relationship-building, and making a lasting impact at one of the world's premier public research universities.
What we're looking for:
- A builder's mindset. A bachelor's degree and at least 12 months of experience in event planning, programs, or projects - ideally in entrepreneurship or innovation.
- A passion for making things happen. Exceptional organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and create memorable experiences.
- An innovative spirit. Curiosity about entrepreneurship, emerging technologies, and AI tools, with a desire to continuously improve programs and processes.
- A flexible, team-first attitude. Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends during major events and travel as needed to support programming.
- Competitive compensation. Salary range of $65,000–$75,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus the opportunity to help shape the future of innovation at one of the nation's top public universities.
Specific duties and responsibilities of the Student Innovation and Entrepreneur Program Coordinator are as follows:
- Program Operations and Project Management
• Coordinate customer-service-oriented programs and events for the Landuyt Center by assisting with logistics, communications, timelines, vendors, and operational details to support seamless, high-impact experiences from concept through completion for some of the top student innovators and entrepreneurs in the world.
• Develop and maintain the efficient processes, systems, budgets, and documentation that support operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the Center's initiatives.
• Coordinate multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while consistently delivering high-quality work and exceptional service.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
• Support strategic partnerships with stakeholders who share the Landuyt Center's vision, advance strong, lasting relationships with participants, partners, and vendors to support our student and faculty innovators.
• Represent the Landuyt Center in professional settings, and assist with outreach activities that support program goals.
• Coordinate communications, outreach, and engagement across internal and external audiences to support program delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Assessment and Administrative Efforts
• Utilize technology and AI-powered tools to support administrative processes, streamline workflows, generate reports, assist with communications and program operations, elevating both operational efficiency and the participant experience.
• Track and evaluate program and event outcomes, using data and participant feedback to surface actionable insights and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and operational systems while supporting special projects and strategic initiatives, assisting with events and programs as needed,…
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