Entrepreneurship Student Coordinator

 Position: Entrepreneurship Student Coordinator

Location: London, Ontario

Position Type: Full-time, temporary contract of 12 months with a target start date of August 15, 2025

Hiring Range: $57,594 - $72,018. 

Application Deadline: Monday, July, 21, 2025, at 11:59PM.

About Ivey Business School: 

Ivey Business School acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lunaapéewak, and Attawandaron peoples, where Western University and Ivey Business School are located. This land continues to be home to diverse Indigenous peoples, whom we recognize as contemporary stewards of the land and vital contributors of the community.

Ivey Business School (www.ivey.ca) at Western University (www.uwo.ca) is Canada’s leading provider of real-world, case-based business education. Drawing on extensive research and business experience, Ivey’s faculty provides the best classroom experience, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities they need to confidently take on today’s leadership challenges and opportunities through Case-Method Learning. Ivey offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as Executive Education at campuses in London, Toronto, and Hong Kong.

Successful entrepreneurship is a journey, requiring learning, adaptation, renewal, and collaboration. Morrissette Entrepreneurship is committed to being there every step of the way. We are broadening the definition of entrepreneurial success by focusing on better, not more. We are championing a culture of entrepreneurship that is truly diverse, inclusive, and deeply original by supporting all Western faculty and students. And we are growing communities of support committed to lifting each other up. At Morrissette Entrepreneurship, we reach beyond the start.

Position Overview:

The Entrepreneurship Student Coordinator plays a key role in supporting entrepreneurship programming by collaborating closely with numerous student club executives across Western’s campus to deliver engaging, high-quality events and an overall positive experience with Entrepreneurship and the SEI Building including the unique maker space. The role will proactively engage with club executives to understand their club objectives, recommending event formatting, planning and organizing guest speakers, and managing event logistics to ensure seamless execution. The Entrepreneurship Student Coordinator will oversee a large team of work-study students, providing direction, managing schedules and workloads, and fostering a positive, productive team environment. In addition, the role supports Entrepreneurship by contributing to the development and enhancement of the work-study engagement strategy in collaboration with the Innovation Director.

Responsibilities:

Support Student Club Engagement 

• Engage with student club executives to support the delivery of high-quality entrepreneurship-related experiences. Partner with clubs to ensure successful event execution by assisting with planning, understanding their goals, recommending event formats, coordinating guest speakers, and managing logistics such as event size and flow.
• Prepare the SEI Building collaboration space to assist with the setup and take down of club events ensuring the space is clean and in working order.
• Determine funding needs and distribute approved budget amounts while managing the overall club sponsorship budget.
• Engage Western Hospitality and Facilities Management as needed for events.
• Connect clubs to mentors, resources, and other clubs.
• Assist the Internal Director on developing and enhancing the club engagement strategy.

Oversee Work Study Students 

• Oversee and manage a team of 15–20 work-study students, including scheduling, assigning tasks and projects, providing direction and support, monitoring performance, and addressing any conflicts that arise.
• Organize and run regular team meetings for study students, social events and other touch points as needed.
• Manage scheduling and allocation of student’s time.
• Track and report work-study student hours to Payroll in accordance with School guidelines.
• Assist the Internal Director on developing and enhancing the work study engagement strategy.

Client Advising 

• Provide guidance to students, faculty, staff, and alumni during peak periods or when there is client overflow, supporting the development of business plans (e.g., market analysis, strategy, competitive analysis, operations, finance) and specific tools to grow their ventures, such as cash flow projections, marketing plans, and pitch decks.
• Assist in identifying and accessing sources of funding for startups, including grants and business plan competitions.
• Assist clients with connections to other resources in the university ecosystem, including other Institute clients, and within the broader London community.
• Stay abreast of current developments within industry.
• Publicly support clients in the community.

Institute Initiatives and Priorities 

• Support the Institute team to execute events and programming.
• Work with Internal director and other advisors on student engagement strategy.
• Work with the Institute team to create new entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Assist the communications team with sourcing student success stories to promote entrepreneurship at Western through social media channels.
• Work closely with the Centre’s Director with respect to collecting, analyzing, and reporting on Centre’s metrics.
• Maintain a visible presence in the SEI Building collaboration space to support students, answer questions and ensure the space is clean and fully operational.

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience: 

• A University degree is required.
• 2 years of relevant experience. Entrepreneurial experience is an asset.
• Experience planning and executing events is preferred.
• Experience in Western’s Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship Programming is preferred.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage workloads, coordinate scheduling, and navigate team dynamics effectively.
• Experience working with students or peer mentoring preferred.
• Experience leading a small team and assuming multiple roles as an asset.
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to complete detailed analytics and reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders (students, staff, partner organizations, mentors, potential donors, government officials, etc.).
• Self-motivated multi-tasker with strong organizational skills.
• Judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills with a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and opportunities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to growth and change.
• Strong record of teamwork with motivation and ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to think innovatively and to propose and initiate new programming ideas or service delivery models that meet the needs of students, alumni, youth, community members, and campus partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Intermediate skills in the use of Microsoft Office, as well as internet and email applications.
• Understanding of the role that entrepreneurship and innovation programs play in the engagement and development of all constituents.
• Valid driver’s license with access to a personal vehicle, preferred.
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events, activities, and travel on occasion.
• This role will require modified hours during peak periods (September–November and January–March) to support evening events, with regular hours resuming outside of these times.

What We Offer:

• A bright, inclusive, and modern eco-friendly working environment
• Flexible or hybrid work plans for many roles
• A collaborative and engaging work culture
• Opportunity to join a community of people-focused professionals
• Market competitive compensation 
• Benefits package with employer-paid premiums and no waiting period
• Enhanced mental health benefits coverage and resources
• 15 days per year vacation plus 2 paid Ivey Personal Days
• Paid time off during the School’s December holiday closure
• Numerous campus-wide arts, culture, and sport events
• Employee Assistance Program with family coverage

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Ivey

Ivey Business School is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Please explore Ivey’s EDI homepage for more information on Ivey's commitment to EDI, to read about Ivey’s progress in the EDI Update, and to meet Ivey’s EDI Advisory Council members.

Ivey Business School invites applications from all qualified individuals. Ivey is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodation
Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Please contact us at careers@ivey.ca to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application, and/or throughout the recruitment process.

Application:

If you're excited about joining Canada's leading business school and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter via the Ivey Careers page by the application deadline.

*Please note only selected candidates will be contacted.


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