Cummings Grant & Entrepreneurship Activities Coordinator

Company Description:

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education
to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and
empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.  
 
The
College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community
promotes a work environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our student population. We are proud to offer our
classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we
educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

Job Description:

Title: Cummings Grant and
Entrepreneurship Activities Coordinator

Unit: MCCC Part-Time Professional Staff 

Department: Academic Affairs – Business, Legal
Studies, Public Service and Education

Reports to: Dean of Business, Legal Studies, Public Service and Education

Date: July 16, 2026

General Summary: The Idea Center is a student entrepreneurship program
within the Division of Business, Legal Studies & Public Service, supporting students at every stage of their business journey from ideation
to launch. The program is open to all enrolled students across both campuses and connects participants to the college’s Launch Your
Business Now certificate as a clear pathway forward. This role supports the college’s broader goal of building an entrepreneurial
ecosystem that extends across programs and disciplines, complementing the academic-side entrepreneurship coursework. This is a grant-funded
position. Continuation of the position is subject to funding availability on an annual basis. 

Duties and
Responsibilities:

Drop-In Mentoring & Coaching

• Facilitate weekly drop-in hours at both the
  Lowell and Bedford campuses (one session per campus per week)
• Serve as a one-on-one mentor and business coach, helping students
  develop, refine, and validate their business ideas
• Maintain student records and track progress over time

Marketplace Programming

• Supervise and support students testing business ideas in a real-world marketplace
  setting
• Coordinate logistics for marketplace and ensure a structured learning experience
• Recruit, train, and manage student
  interns who assist with marketplace events

Pitch Competitions

• Plan and execute one pitch contest
  per semester, open to all enrolled students
• Coordinate the application process, judging panels, and event
  logistics
• Administer small seed funding awards to winning participants to support business idea testing

Certificate Pathway Support

• Guide and connect students to the college’s Launch Your Business Now
  certificate
• Collaborate with academic departments to align program offerings with certificate requirements

Marketing & Outreach

• Develop and implement a marketing strategy to promote the Idea Center across both
  campuses
• Use college communication channels (social media, digital signage, tabling, classroom visits, etc.) to raise program
  awareness and drive student participation

Cross-Campus Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with
  offices such as Academic Affairs, Career Services, Financial Aid, and Workforce Development to create wraparound support for student
  entrepreneurs
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and local business resources as appropriate

Grant Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of student participation, program outcomes, and fund
  disbursement
• Prepare reports as required by the Cummings Foundation grant terms
• Work with the grants office to ensure
  programmatic and fiscal compliance

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business,
  Entrepreneurship or a related field
• Experience in entrepreneurship, small business development, program coordination, or student
  services
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills
• Ability to work across two campuses and manage multiple
  priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a higher education or community college
  setting
• Knowledge of or experience with small business or startup ecosystems
• Experience supervising student staff or
  interns
• Familiarity with grant-funded program management

Additional
Information:

Salary Range: $36.55 per hour in accordance with the College’s Part-Time Wage
Schedule 

Location: Lowell and Bedford campus, as needed 

Hours: 18.5
hours per week, schedule to be determined upon hire; Some evening or weekend availability may be needed for pitch events and
marketplace programming

Expected Start Date: August 2026

Application Deadline: This
position will remain open until filled

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by
submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.  
 
All
offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will
be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.  
 
Middlesex Community College only accepts application
materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery.
If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.edu.  
 
Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview
process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology.
If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3546 or careers@middlesex.edu.