Program Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Program Coordinator serves as a key member of the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation's team and is responsible for the operational management of Hynes Institute and its programming. In addition, this role will maintain administrative activities and support daily tasks related to the curricular including recruitment, enrollment, administrative support, marketing and additional tasks related to the programs.

This position reports directly to the Associate Director and will work collaboratively with the entire team to ensure that students are at the forefront of the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Iona. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure all marketing materials are up to date and readily available.
• Compose communication to students regarding, but not limited to, course enrollment, dean's list, etc.
• Process & report on all expenses including purchasing cards.
• Work with the team to ensure adequate resources are in place for events and course scheduling (i.e. room scheduling, catering orders, etc). 
• Assist in ensuring Policies and Procedures for the Hynes Institute are upheld 
• General administrative support duties (e.g., organizing and filing documents, maintaining databases, reconciling purchase card expenses).
• Receptionist functions of Hynes Institute (answer phones/emails).
• Maintain operational calendar for the Institute and its programming.
• Schedules and organizes activities like meetings, travel, conferences, and department activities for all Hynes Institute members. 
• Additional projects as determined by the associate director will be assigned as needed.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree required.

Required Experience

• Experience working within an entrepreneurship education environment in higher education preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, writing skills, and interpersonal and presentation skills.

Applicants should submit a resume, a writing sample, and a formal letter of interest.

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About the Hynes Institute

The Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation was established in 2017 through a record-setting $15 million gift from James P. Hynes '69,' 01H and Anne Marie Hynes. It is an interdisciplinary program that fosters the development of creativity, leadership and entrepreneurship skills critical for success in a global economy. The Hynes Institute offers two undergraduate majors – a Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurial Leadership and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship, as well as an advanced certificate in Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Located at the center of campus, the Hynes Institute is housed in a 3,800-square-foot, state-of-the-art coworking space offering a modern and sustainable home for creativity on campus and beyond. In addition, the Hynes Institute operates its GaelVentures Community Incubator at 748 North Avenue.

About Iona University/EEO language

 Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, nursing, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona is widely recognized in prestigious rankings, including The Princeton Review’s 2024 national list of “The Best 389 Colleges” and The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse’s “2024 Best Colleges in America,” which ranked Iona at #66 in the nation overall and #8 in the nation among Catholic schools. Iona's LaPenta School of Business is also accredited AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, and in particular from historically underrepresented groups.