Program Coordinator

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Program Coordinator (Coordinator

III) position, supporting the Small Business Development Center and Center for Community Entrepreneurship within the Opus College of Business.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.

This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission:
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance
  : disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

Salary Range: $20.95 to $26.15

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

The Program Coordinator for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Center for Community Entrepreneurship (CCE) provides operational support and coordinates daily activities for two cornerstone programs within the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas. Reporting to the Senior Director of SBDC/CCE, this full-time role assists with delivering high-quality programs, maintaining client relationships, and supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners by supporting the services provided by these Centers.

The Program Coordinator plays a role in coordinating program logistics, managing participant communications, and supporting recruitment efforts for clients, mentors, speakers, and resource partners. This position assists the Director and Senior Director with tracking outcomes, maintaining compliance with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) reporting standards, and ensuring efficient operations across both centers.

Additionally, the Program Coordinator supports implementation of programming such as the Community Entrepreneurship Program (CEP), workshops, event support and microgrant administration. This includes managing registrations, tracking client outcomes, coordinating communications, and maintaining accurate data in CRM systems. Through these efforts, the Program Coordinator helps advance the Schulze School’s mission to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners, promoting inclusive economic development in the Twin Cities and beyond.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule
, with a minimum of two days per week on campus and the remaining workdays performed remotely. The role requires working approximately 20–23 Saturdays per year to support events and programming throughout the greater Twin Cities area. When Saturday work is required, the workweek will flex accordingly, with one regularly scheduled Monday–Friday workday adjusted to accommodate the Saturday schedule.

The position requires travel to off-site locations throughout the greater Twin Cities area for events; therefore, a valid driver’s…