Program Manager, Venture & Impact Studio

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RSS Job Feed Department: Entrepreneurial Center Locations: Lancaster, PA Posted: Aug 19, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Exempt Position ID: 203895

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About Franklin & Marshall College: Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal arts education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social, and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students' qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world.

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Job Description: Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Program Manager, Venture & Impact Studio. This is a time-limited position with options for renewal.

Job Details:

• Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA
• Classification: Full-time, Exempt
• Schedule: 40 hours, Monday - Friday. May require evenings and weekends.
• Reports to: Director of Entrepreneurship
• Department: Venture & Impact Studio
• Approved Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Job Description: Reporting to the Director of Entrepreneurship, The Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Venture & Impact Studio. This position supports the Director in translating vision and mission into a sustainable ecosystem. This is a fully hands-on, execution-focused role. The Program Manager translates high-level program direction into effective, real-world execution, managing multiple initiatives with high autonomy.

Essential Functions:

• Program Execution: Manage the day-to-day logistics, scheduling, and weekly regular occurrences of studio cohorts, workshops, curricular and co-curricular programming.
• Promotional Content & Outreach: Create and distribute marketing materials, including active social media/LinkedIn content, flyers, and email newsletters to drive student engagement.
• Event Coordination: Own the complete logistics of studio events (hackathons, panels, showcase days), handling everything from booking and catering to run-of-show execution. Occasional after hours responsibilities expected for special events.
• Ecosystem Connection: Serve as a primary, self-reliant point of contact linking student founders, academic advisors, alumni, and local Lancaster community mentors.
• Operational Tracking: Implement and maintain lightweight project management systems (e.g., Notion, Asana) to track student progress and program metrics.
• Resourceful Problem Solving: Act as a versatile, hands-on troubleshooter to resolve logistical bottlenecks and proactively support student needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 or more years of experience in program coordination, event management, or project administration.
• Demonstrated experience working with college-level students in an advising, mentoring, residential life, or program leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of coordinating complex logistics for multi-stakeholder events under tight deadlines.
• Hands-on experience (or strong interest) in creating digital promotional content, newsletters, and managing LinkedIn/social media pages.
• Proficiency with, or willingness to learn, modern productivity tools (e.g., Notion, Slack, Airtable, Asana) to build efficient, self-sustaining workflows.
• Experience in administrating innovation or creative ecosystems of any kind.
• Demonstrated experience delivering or facilitating learning experiences such as workshops, panels, events, etc.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
• Evidence of a commitment to community & belonging.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience or educational background in student facing positions.
• Prior experience in a higher education setting or community organizations focused on youth development.

Additional Information: Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.

Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

Application Instructions: All submitted materials must be submitted via this online process. We regret we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted via mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application via this online process, please ensure that you provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating that your application materials have been received. Individuals who need accommodations due to a disability in order to submit an application or attend an employment interview should contact Human Resources at (717) 358-3996.

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