locations
Main Campus
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Yesterday
time left to apply
End Date: September 6, 2025 (6 days left to apply)
job requisition id
R0006767
Job Summary
The Program Coordinator for Entrepreneurial Engagement & Outreach plays a critical role in implementing and managing co-curricular entrepreneurship programs at the FGCU Rist Institute for Entrepreneurship and the Daveler and Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship (DKSOE). This position oversees the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, coordinates major student-focused initiatives, supports donor and grant engagement, and facilitates efforts that promote student success and career readiness.
Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Serves as the lead facilitator and coordinator for the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, managing program logistics, mentor recruitment, speaker engagement, and participant success tracking.
• Collaborates with DKSOE the leadership team to deliver mentorship, coaching, and support programs that increase student retention and engagement
• Coordinates flagship events and initiatives including: High School Entrepreneurship Challenge, Small Business Institute Conference, Family Business Conference
• Organizes and facilitates internship readiness and career development workshops.
• Collaborates with campus partners to provide students with resources, support, referral, and advocacy.
• Assists with the development of materials and outreach efforts that support donor stewardship and grant reporting.
• Maintains relationships with community partners, alumni, and sponsors in support of co-curricular programming
• Monitors program metrics, feedback, and impact data for reporting and continuous improvement to reach strategic goals.
• Monitors and complies with all fiscal guidelines in accordance with university policies and procedures.

Other Duties:

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either six years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience in program coordination, entrepreneurship, education, or nonprofit work.
• Experience in event planning, stakeholder engagement, or career services
• Experience with computer systems and proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Education:

• Master’s degree or graduate-level coursework from an accredited institution
• in Entrepreneurship, Business, Education, or Public Administration.
• Experience working with military-connected students or entrepreneurship support programs.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of entrepreneurship, innovation, or business incubation
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and an ability to interpret and apply consistently.
• Knowledge of budget control principles, practices and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong project management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in confidential matters.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with faculty, staff, students, business partners, and the community in a service-oriented manner.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to varied audiences.
• Ability to think critically and make clear, well-reasoned and timely decisions.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and communicate data in a clear and concise format.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to coordinate, organize, and manage details of special events and projects.
• Ability to use various software tools such as Canva, Salesforce, Mailchimp, Handshake, or similar platforms.

Pay Grade 16
This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Serves as the lead facilitator and coordinator for the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, managing program logistics, mentor recruitment, speaker engagement, and participant success tracking.
• Collaborates with DKSOE the leadership team to deliver mentorship, coaching, and support programs that increase student retention and engagement
• Coordinates flagship events and initiatives including: High School Entrepreneurship Challenge, Small Business Institute Conference, Family Business Conference
• Organizes and facilitates internship readiness and career development workshops.
• Collaborates with campus partners to provide students with resources, support, referral, and advocacy.
• Assists with the development of materials and outreach efforts that support donor stewardship and grant reporting.
• Maintains relationships with community partners, alumni, and sponsors in support of co-curricular programming
• Monitors program metrics, feedback, and impact data for reporting and continuous improvement to reach strategic goals.
• Monitors and complies with all fiscal guidelines in accordance with university policies and procedures