Develop and manage programming for the Explorer Program

Identify, recruit, and coordinate speakers, mentors, and industry experts

Plan and oversee program schedules, events, and educational activities

Collaborate with speakers to develop engaging and relevant content

Plan and oversee program communications and participant engagement strategies

Review program outcome data and participant feedback and lead continuous improvement initiatives

Develop outreach and promotion strategies to drive program awareness and participation

Develop and manage strategic relationships with external partners supporting incubator programming and startup growth

Identify and engage partners in legal, manufacturing, accounting, and finance

Negotiate and coordinate partnership opportunities, benefits, and deliverables

Maintain partner communications and assess partnership value and impact

Serve as primary point of contact for mentors, founders, pilot advisors, and alumni companies

Design and refine the Innovator Program structure, including session content, founder development milestones, and cohort progression criteria

Own the mentor-founder matching process and ensure quality ongoing engagement

Provide structured founder support, resource referrals, and connections to external partners

Define program reporting frameworks and tracking systems aligned with university requirements and institutional KPIs

Analyze program metrics and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations

Lead program evaluations and produce impact reports and stakeholder updates

Lead recruitment outreach, application review, selection, and decision communications for new cohort companies

Serve as the faculty's primary contact for undergraduate entrepreneurship course support

Attend courses as a guest lecturer as needed





Provide undergraduates with materials on pathways to innovation and entrepreneurship

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

2–4 years of experience in program coordination, ecosystem development, partnership management, or a related role

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse external stakeholders, including industry, mentors, and investors

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working in or with startup ecosystems, incubators, accelerators, or innovation hubs is strongly preferred

Familiarity with entrepreneurship education or academic environments is an asset

Ability to work under the applicable collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in program coordination and partnership management, with a robust focus on building relationships within startup ecosystems and delivering impactful educational experiences. Proficient in project management, communication, and data analysis to drive program success and continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program Coordination

Partnership Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

Program Development

Outcome Data Review

Event Planning

Content Development

Reporting Frameworks

Soft Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Mentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Startup Ecosystems

Incubators

Accelerators

Entrepreneurship Education

Innovation Hubs

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📌 Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator (Alberta)
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📍 Alberta