Program Coordinator, Disruptive Innovations Program, Honors College

University of Nevada, Reno Honors College Program Coordinator

The University of Nevada, Reno Honors College is accepting applications for a part-time hourly position of Program Coordinator. The Honors College Disruptive Innovations Program Coordinator plays a central role in advancing a high-impact, experiential learning initiative focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and creative problem-solving. Reporting to the Honors College Dean, the Program Coordinator provides day-to-day operational leadership for the program, ensuring seamless logistics, strong student support, and effective coordination of academic, co-curricular, and community-based programming. This position serves as a key connector among students, faculty, visiting experts, the Disruptive Innovations Advisory Board, and campus and community partners. Graduate students are encouraged to apply.

Primary responsibilities include :

• Program Operations & Logistics
• Coordinate all logistical aspects of the Disruptive Innovations Program, including scheduling, event planning, space reservations, travel arrangements, and communications.
• Manage operational support for immersive, hands-on innovation experiences where students ideate, collaborate, and prototype solutions alongside peers and mentors.
• Oversee logistics related to program funding, including stipends, start-up materials, and specialized trainings that enable students to advance projects beyond the conceptual stage.
• Student Support & Engagement
• Provide direct support to students participating in the program, serving as a primary point of contact and resource.
• Guide students into relevant coursework and co-curricular opportunities, including interdisciplinary courses focused on innovation cycles, intellectual property, and entrepreneurial skills.
• Support student teams as they navigate program milestones, mentorship opportunities, and project development.
• Visiting Faculty and Experts-in-Residence
• Recruit, onboard, and support Visiting Faculty and Experts-in-Residence, including innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.
• Coordinate lectures, workshops, mentorship sessions, and short-term residencies that bring real-world expertise into the Honors College.
• Serve as the primary liaison to visiting contributors, ensuring a high-quality and well-integrated experience for both students and guests.

Partnerships & Collaboration

Required qualifications include :

Preferred qualifications include :

The position is 20 hours a week.

Compensation : Hourly Letter of Appointment. $27 / hour.

This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.