Program Coordinator – BIAT Business Development Center at University of Balamand

We are looking for a proactive and creative Program Coordinator to lead the day-to-day management of the BDC. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth program operations, manage stakeholder relationships, and help create a vibrant entrepreneurial environment in North Lebanon.

Key Responsibilities

1- Program Management

• Coordinate implementation of BDC programs: Ideation, Incubation, Research & Development, and Commercialization.
• Manage schedules, logistics, and resources for training workshops, startup competitions, pitch events, and networking sessions.
• Oversee onboarding and support for startups and entrepreneurs using the BDC’s workspace and services.

2- Community Engagement & Outreach

• Act as the primary point of contact between BIAT, UOB faculty/students, local MSMEs, and program beneficiaries.
• Promote the BDC within the university and local community through info sessions, marketing campaigns, and direct engagement.
• Foster an inclusive, energetic, and innovation-driven atmosphere at the center.

3- Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Track program outcomes and impact against KPIs (e.g. number of supported startups, MVPs developed, events held).
• Document lessons learned and support the drafting of narrative and financial reports.
• Provide feedback for the continuous improvement of BDC services and program delivery.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Development, Entrepreneurship, or related fields. A Master’s is a plus.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in program coordination, ideally within entrepreneurship, youth engagement, or development projects.
• Strong knowledge of Lebanon’s innovation ecosystem and familiarity with startup support models (ideation, incubation, acceleration).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Experience working with youth, startups, or university-based programs is highly desirable.
• Comfortable using digital platforms, CRM tools, and basic project management software.