Program Manager (Administrative)

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Allston, MA 02134

Pay range: $36.00 - $40.00 Hourly on W2

Duration: 5 Months (Possibility of Extension)

Working Hours & Schedule: 35 hrs per week & Hybrid

Hybrid (expect ~three days in person/week, including some evenings and 2 Saturday events) required

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
* Partner with Grid Executive Director to implement a strategy for supporting the broad physical science & engineering entrepreneurial ecosystem.
* Execute programs supporting the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem such as entrepreneurial workshops, office hours, networking events, dinners, fireside chats, translational research symposia, etc.
* Work with student groups, faculty, senior administration across the system to identify gaps and opportunities.
* Develop and implement programs to support the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem such as entrepreneurial workshops, translational research symposia, etc.
* Support commitment to broadening the diversity of participants in the regional innovation ecosystem.
* Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to understand impact of programs and track KPIs accordingly.
* Plan and participate in events for internal and external audiences.

Partner with other groups, such as:
* Coordinate program offerings and OTD to ensure alignment.
* Maintains Grid communication tools such as newsletter via Mailchimp, webpage via Wix, LinkedIn, and Airtable.
* Track tasks for events using project management software (Monday.com)
* Manage event logistics, including creating room reservations, ordering catering, setting up event spaces, being present at events to greet guests, answer questions, and solve any on the ground needs as they arise.
* Attendance at events: Some events and activities will take place evenings during the work week, and occasionally on weekends.

Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
* At least 5 years of administrative experience
* Experience with event coordination and logistics

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be able to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Must have a strong attention to detail. Important to possess a "startup" mentality to be flexible to execute the tasks needed for the program.
• Experience working with diverse populations desired.
• Background or experience with relevant industries a plus.
• Must be creative, proactive, and entrepreneurially minded with a commitment to the mission of the program.
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, while leveraging decentralized resources.
• Must have ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually Able to work effectively with internal and external constituencies in a university environment.
• Must be motivated to learn and flexible to change.

I look forward to connecting soon!

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