Program Operations Specialist

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Consulting & Business Development Center with The Michael G. Foster School of Business at the University of Washington has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Operations Specialist to join their Washington State team. The Michael G. Foster School of Business at the University of Washington is one of the nation’s top-ranked public business schools. Foster serves more than 2,500 students across a broad portfolio of programs, including multiple top-20 MBA programs, seven specialty master’s degrees, an undergraduate business program, two undergraduate minors and a PhD program. Located on the Seattle campus, Foster benefits from strong ties to the global business community. The school is supported by more than 55,000 engaged alumni and a collaborative community of faculty and staff dedicated to advancing business education, research, and student success. About this Opportunity The Consulting and Business Development Center (CBDC) seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to lead program innovation and execution across its portfolio of student consulting and community-facing initiatives. This role ensures that: • Experiential learning opportunities for Foster School of Business and University of Washington students continue to advance skill and knowledge development • Programs serving businesses in underserved communities evolve through the integration of cutting-edge strategies and best practices • Strategic partnerships are strengthened to support long-term program sustainability This position works closely with the Director of Washington State Programs to plan, execute, and manage student consulting projects, faculty-led programs, and marketing and communications efforts. CBDC is the nation’s largest university-based center focused on advancing insights and fostering growth for socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. This role plays a key part in expanding and sustaining that national leadership. About the Center CBDC delivers high-impact programs that engage undergraduate and MBA students in consulting projects with small businesses, nonprofits, and organizations in underserved communities across Washington State. Through faculty-led programming and hands-on learning, the Center accelerates student career readiness while strengthening the management capacity of diverse businesses. CBDC is recognized as a national model for experiential business education.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum of 2 years’ experience in business, communications, education, economics, ethnic studies, or related fields.
experience in business, communications, education, economics, ethnic studies, or related fields
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in working with students and/or small businesses is also desirable.
Experience working in programs or roles where flexibility and responsiveness were key to success.
Strong project and program management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience working with diverse communities and cross-sector partners
Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Plan, execute and manage day-to-day operations of the projects and programs for the center.
Work with faculty to deliver business seminars and classes.
Evaluate existing programs to make sure they are adding to the competitiveness of businesses in underserved communities.
Expand partnerships with organizations that support neighborhood-based businesses.
Strengthen relationships with lending partners to increase the access to capital for small business clients.
Recruit students to participate in the center programs
Recruit and manage volunteers who assist in the student consulting teams
Secure sufficient small business and nonprofit participation in each program to ensure that we meet and exceed donor requirement and to ensure financial, self-sufficiency for each program
Expand partnerships with alumni and other key partners to continue to grow the programs
Assist in securing program sponsors for programs
Produce reports for donors
Deliver presentations about the center and its programs to business owners, CEO, nonprofit executives, civic leaders and elected officials
Execute networking and alumni events to connect Ascend Seattle companies with potential market partners
Steward partnerships with donors and program supports
Manage the production and dissemination of the center's promotional materials
Plan, execute and manage day-to-day operations of this annual awards banquet.
Assist in securing event sponsors and award recipient for the event
Managing all marketing and the social media elements for this event.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures for Salesforce and oversee organization-wide CRM functions.