ERIC Program Coordinator

The primary purpose of the Entrepreneurship Research and Incubation Center (ERIC) within the School of Business, Health, and Applied Sciences is to advance entrepreneurship, innovation, applied research, and economic development by providing students, faculty, entrepreneurs, and community partners with the resources, education, mentorship, and support necessary to transform innovative ideas into viable and sustainable enterprises.

ERIC serves as a collaborative hub that connects academic learning with real-world entrepreneurial experiences. The Center promotes an entrepreneurial mindset through business incubation, research, experiential learning, technical assistance, mentorship, workshops, and strategic partnerships with businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and regional economic-development partners.

Through its programs and initiatives, ERIC supports the development of student and community entrepreneurs, strengthens small and emerging businesses, encourages commercialization and innovation, and creates opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across business, health, science, technology, and other applied disciplines.

Ultimately, the Center contributes to the University's mission by preparing students for leadership and entrepreneurship, supporting workforce and business development, fostering innovation, and strengthening the economic vitality of northeastern North Carolina and the broader region.

The Program Assistant supports the daily operations, programming, and administrative functions of the Entrepreneurship Research and Incubation Center (ERIC) at Elizabeth City State University. Working closely with the Director, this role ensures the successful execution of events, programs, partnerships, and student engagement initiatives.

The Program Assistant plays a key role in translating strategy into action, coordinating logistics, supporting students and partners, and maintaining systems that enable the Center to operate efficiently and effectively.

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This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

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