THE OPPORTUNITY
VinUniversity is seeking a motivated, organized individual who is passionate about entrepreneurship/startup and student development to mainly serve as the Coordinator for Entrepreneurship Hub at VinUniversity based in Hanoi Vietnam.
The Entrepreneurship Hub at VinUniversity’s main missions are to:
- inspire, connect and empower students and faculties to develop entrepreneurial mindset and skills,
- support and incubate early-stage student-led startups,
- become a leading center for innovation and entrepreneurship in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
Under the general direction and supervision of the Provost and working closely with Entrepreneurship Academic Lead, this individual will lead the execution and promotion of entrepreneurial development activities and services of the Entrepreneurship Hub, in alignment with the Entrepreneurship Hub’s missions.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Contributes towards the development and scoping of project.
- Tracks the progress of project using appropriate project management tools and techniques.
- Manage Seed Funding for each team, prepare budget proposals, assists in managing and monitoring budget expenditure and revisions and check up financial report of each team.
- Coordinates and schedules project teams meetings, as well as update and support meetings with stakeholders.
- Provides assistance in the maintenance of financial records on the utilisation of funds under all projects.
- Provides support in the execution of activities for and in monitoring the execution of project work plans and ensures that project activities are properly and realistically scheduled, monitored and reported.
- Makes marketing campaign for project and maintain the Entrepreneurship Hub’s website and other communication outlets and ensure that communication is professional, accurate and up to date.
- Assists in writing reports and other project related documentation.
- Provide information, consultation, and direction to faculties and students who are part of or are interested in participating in Entrepreneurship Hub activities.
- Performs other related duties as required.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Qualifications:
- Have a recognized University Degree, preferably with a master’s degree.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Marketing Dept/Agency or the management and operation of an organization or center with multiple functions, and staff, preferably in an education start-up setting OR owning/operating an entrepreneurial venture.
- Demonstrated success in developing and delivering educational entrepreneurship activities/initiatives is preferred.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with fluency in Vietnamese and/or English preferred.
- Advanced skills with software applications such as Microsoft Office and Program/Project Management.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.
- Ability to make decisions independently or to escalate issues as needed.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
- Ability to conduct training/teaching in higher education is preferred.
- Be independent and self-motivated.
COMPENSATION
The salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
