Job Description

The Program Coordinator serves as a key member of the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation's team and is responsible for communication and outreach efforts of Hynes Institute programs across campus and beyond. In addition, this role will have general administrative duties. This position reports directly to the Assistant 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

• Managing all communication channels, including internal and external communities.
• Develop and execute creative outreach campaigns on campus and online to build awareness about the Hynes Institute and drive participation in curricular and co-curricular programs.
• Develop content and manage the Hynes Institute's communication channels (e.g., newsletters, flyers, webpage, press releases, and social media).
• Design marketing and promotional collateral for Hynes Institute programs, events, and activities (e.g., pamphlets, custom promotional items, banners, mailers, etc.)
• Assure proper alignment of college and institute branding and mission within all communication and student recruitment and outreach efforts under the direction of the assistant director.
• General administrative support duties (e.g., organizing and filing documents, maintaining databases, reconciling purchase card expenses)
• Receptionist functions of Hynes Institute (answer phones/emails)
• Schedules and organizes activities such as meetings, travel, conferences, and department activities for all members of the Hynes Institute.

Required Skills
Bachelor's degree required.

Required Experience

• Development and management of outreach and communication efforts, including building and engaging communities on social media.
• Experience working within an entrepreneurship education environment in higher education preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, writing skills, and interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Experience working with content creation software (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Illustrator) and content and community management tools (e.g., HootSuite, closed social networks, Facebook, MailChimp).

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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.

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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.

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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 over 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, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, a prestigious recognition awarded to just five percent of business schools worldwide. The Princeton Review recognized Iona’s on-campus MBA program as a “Best Business School for 2021.” Iona University also recently launched a new, fully online MBA program for even greater flexibility. In July 2021, Iona University and NewYork-Presbyterian announced the establishment of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, to be principally located on the University’s new campus in Bronxville, N.Y. Supported by a $20 million gift from NewYork-Presbyterian, the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences offers a new vision for collaborative health care education, modern workforce development, and community care. On July 1, 2022, Iona officially changed its status from College to University, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees including staff & administrative employees, faculty and student workers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/sex offenses, unemployment status, or other legally prohibited basis under federal and state law, or local ordinance. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, in particular historically underrepresented groups.

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