Part-Time Temporary Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program Coordinator

Updated: 3 days ago
Location: Dahlonega, GEORGIA
Job Type: PartTime

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

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The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Part-Time Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program Coordinator on the Dahlonega campus. The Program Coordinator will report to the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (the Center) and help coordinate the daily business operations essential to the Center's mission. This person will be a front-line community engagement contact for the Center and will work with and support the Center Director to develop, execute, and maintain Center programs. This position will also assist in the coordination of Center events. The position will also perform administrative duties of the Center. The Program Coordinator must work in a timely, accurate, and cordial manner with external stakeholders, as well as internal entities from upper administration to staff. This position is essential to the operations of the Center.

  • Work with and support the Center Director to develop, execute, and maintain Center programs.
  • Serve as a front-line community engagement contact for the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
  • Assist in coordination of daily operations of the Center.
  • Assist in the coordination of Center events.
  • Perform administrative duties of the Center.
  • Bachelor's degree at time of start required.
  • One-Three (1-3) years of experience in program and event implementation and coordination required.
  • Experience working in a higher education setting preferred.
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Unofficial Transcript
  • Contact information for three professional references.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

  • This role is considered a position of trust.
  • Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.
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