Dept Asst - Strategic Partnerships Launch Operations - M. Koppitz [Work Study] in Yellow Springs, Ohio at Antioch University

* Applicants must be enrolled students at Antioch University living in the United States*

Start Date: 10/26/2026
End Date: 6/30/2027
Number of Positions: 1
Hours per Week: 10
Weekends Required: No
Evenings Required: No

Supervisor: Michelle Koppitz

Alternate Supervisor: N/A at this time - Sandra Madar?

This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 100%

Method to assess remote work: Beyond direct submission to the the supervisor (me), most of this work will be documented in our CRM as well as the JIRA project management system.

Job Description

• The Strategic Partnerships Launch Operations Assistant supports the daily operations of the Strategic Partnerships team in building higher education and workforce development opportunities for nonprofit, for-profit, and public-sector organizations.
• This work is supported by Antioch University and the Coalition for the Common Good.
• The Assistant will coordinate partnership program expansion and launch projects, build partnership data assets, document and assist in improving program launch processes, and assist with the planning and execution of program launch related cross departmental project management.
• This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management, CRM administration, organizational operations, event coordination, and relationship management.
  
• Essential Responsibilities:
  • Project Coordination
    
  • Assist with tracking ongoing partnership program launch related initiatives and project timelines.The Assistant will have a portfolio of projects to track.
    
  • Support project documentation and follow up on action items.
    
  • Support cross-functional projects involving internal departments and external partners.
    
  • Prepare regular project updates.
    
  • CRM Management & Reporting
    
  • Compile and organize partnership data from multiple sources.
    
  • Build and maintain reports and dashboards using spreadsheets, CRM reporting tools, and other data platforms.
    
  • Assist in tracking partnership program launch outcomes, key performance indicators, and engagement metrics for leadership reports.
    
  • Events & Partnership Logistics
    
  • Coordinate logistical details for partnership program launch related events, industry conferences and other student engagement opportunities.
    
  • Process Improvement & Operations
    
  • Document departmental workflows, standard operating procedures, and recurring processes.
    
  • Assist in identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and streamline administrative processes.
    
  • Build and maintain outreach asset toolboxes.
    
• Administrative Support:
  • Assist with calendar coordination and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  
• Comfortable learning new software platforms and technology.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, particularly Excel or Google Sheets.
  
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
  
• Professionalism and discretion when interacting with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
  
• Curiosity and a willingness to improve systems and processes.
  
• Desired Skills (Not Required):
  
  • Experience using CRM platforms (such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Airtable, or similar systems).
    
  • Experience with spreadsheets, reporting, or basic data analysis.
    
  • Familiarity with project management tools (Asana, Monday.com, Trello, Microsoft Planner, etc.).
    
  • Experience coordinating events or volunteers.
    
  • Interest in community engagement, partnership development, nonprofit organizations, or higher education administration.
    

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? NO

How to Apply: Through the typical Work Study process and via virtual interview with Michelle Koppitz

Email: Mkoppitz@antioch.edu

Position Type: Work Study

Department: Office of Strategic Initiatives