Program Coordinator

University of St Thomas•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$21 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Coordinator for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Center for Community Entrepreneurship (CCE) provides operational support and coordinates daily activities for two cornerstone programs within the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas. Reporting to the Senior Director of SBDC/CCE, this full-time role assists with delivering high-quality programs, maintaining client relationships, and supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners by supporting the services provided by these Centers. The Program Coordinator plays a role in coordinating program logistics, managing participant communications, and supporting recruitment efforts for clients, mentors, speakers, and resource partners. This position assists the Director and Senior Director with tracking outcomes, maintaining compliance with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) reporting standards, and ensuring efficient operations across both centers. Additionally, the Program Coordinator supports implementation of programming such as the Community Entrepreneurship Program (CEP), workshops, event support and microgrant administration. This includes managing registrations, tracking client outcomes, coordinating communications, and maintaining accurate data in CRM systems. Through these efforts, the Program Coordinator helps advance the Schulze School’s mission to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners, promoting inclusive economic development in the Twin Cities and beyond. This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of two days per week on campus and the remaining workdays performed remotely. The role requires working approximately 20–23 Saturdays per year to support events and programming throughout the greater Twin Cities area. When Saturday work is required, the workweek will flex accordingly, with one regularly scheduled Monday–Friday workday adjusted to accommodate the Saturday schedule. The position requires travel to off-site locations throughout the greater Twin Cities area for events; therefore, a valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record check are required. Candidates must be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds, as the role involves transporting curriculum and event materials. This position is funded through gifts and/or grants and is contingent upon the availability of such funding and ongoing business needs.

Requirements

High School diploma or the equivalent
Four years of administrative support experience, preferably in Higher Education; to include program coordination, community outreach, or administrative support
The ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to twenty-five pounds
A DMV background check is required for this position

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship, or a related field
Experience working in small business, entrepreneurship, or community development programs
Familiarity with CRM platforms, data reporting, and grant-funded program management
Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively