Program Manager

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Program Manager

898214

School of Business

Frank G. Zarb School of Business - Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Full-Time

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Program Manager will provide administrative and operational support for the various programs of the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides high level administrative support for the Institute to include processing contracts, scheduling meetings, answering, and directing phone calls, and responding to general email inquiries.
• Partners with the Executive Director and Associate Director in the coordination of workshops for the Entrepreneurial Assistance Center (EAC) program and Ascend Long Island program by providing technical support, and ensuring online sessions begin promptly.
• Partners with the Associate Director in the coordination of mentoring sessions for the EAC program and Ascend Long Island.
• Coordinates logistics for events and programs, including, but not limited to, scheduling locations, ordering required supplies, and maintaining attendee lists.
• Updates and maintains databases of workshop leaders, consultants, current and former program participants, submitted assignments, and maintains statistical reports providing data required by New York State grant projects.
• Assists with the marketing and promotion of events for the Institute.
• Conducts direct community outreach.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least three years of progressive academic or corporate experience in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment.
• Superb computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of social media marketing, constant contact, manages websites and databases.

• Bilingual/Spanish-speaking skills a plus.

Open Until Filled

01/30/2024

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

$56,000 - $61,000