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Join the Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) as we seek a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to support our NSF I-Corps programs during Spring 2026. This role plays a critical part in program operations, including program setup, communications, meeting coordination and facilitation, data management, travel and expense processing, and other project management functions essential to program success.

As a member of a cross-trained, collaborative team, the successful candidate will report directly to the Director of the Great Lakes I-Corps Hub and work closely with dedicated colleagues in a supportive and mission-driven environment.

This position is expected to be full-time (30-40 hours per week) from March through June 2026, with the possibility of continuing on a part-time basis (10-20 hours per week) from July 2026 to December 2026. If you are passionate about entrepreneurship, enjoy working in a collaborative setting, and are eager to contribute to impactful programming, we encourage you to apply and join our NSF I-Corps Hub team.

The Mission of the CFE is to unlock the full entrepreneurial potential at the University of Michigan by helping people to understand, experience, practice, and refine the skills needed to successfully translate their knowledge, ideas, leadership, creativity, and enthusiasm into lasting value in the world. We achieve this potential by providing access to a wide variety of educational opportunities, immersive learning experiences, timely and powerful mentorship, and meaningful connections to the global industry leaders who are building the future. Additional information about the CFE can be found here.

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Program Management and Coordination - NSF I-Corps Hub: Great Lakes Region

• Support the day-to-day operations and coordination of NSF I-Corps Hub programs.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the I-Corps Program Team to assess current operations and plan for upcoming program needs.
• Manage program logistics, including coordination with Teaching Assistants, facilitation of instructor preparation meetings, setup and maintenance of Canvas courses and shared Google folders, administration of course credentials, and maintenance of course rosters within CRM systems and Google Drive.
• Manage communications with I-Corps instructor trainees and other program stakeholders.
• Oversee customer discovery expenditures and manage I-Corps-related invoicing.
• Coordinate logistics for additional I-Corps programming, meetings, and events.

Financial and Administrative Support - Participant Support Centralization Initiative

• Assist with the design, implementation, and ongoing management of Hub-wide participant expense reimbursement processes.
• Process purchase orders, travel reimbursements, and PeoplePay payments in compliance with University of Michigan policies.
• Collaborate with Procurement Services and the Shared Services Center to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payments and reimbursements.
• Track expense documentation, resolve discrepancies, and support account reconciliation efforts.
• Contribute to the development of Hub-wide training materials, documentation, and templates.
• Utilize established University of Michigan and Center for Entrepreneurship systems and processes to support financial and administrative transactions effectively.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in project or program management.
• Ability to relate to people with diverse backgrounds.

• Experience with university-based systems and processes.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.