Business Development Coordinator

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Job Posting Title:

Business Development Coordinator

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM Online - CE - Marketing - Business Development (Emilie Catherine Chenault (00066805))

Work Location:

8585 Archives Blvd, Suite 201

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Coordinator to support the growth and success of our direct partnership with employers who offer education and training benefits. This entry-level position plays a key role in day-to-day operations of the partnership life cycle. The Business Development Coordinator will support the entire partnership process, from identifying and researching qualified leads to maintaining strong relationships with existing partners and ensuring seamless collaboration across internal teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a career in business development, partnerships, or marketing within a mission-driven and collaborative environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Internal Coordination & Task Management 50%
● Maintain timelines and ensure timely execution of deliverables across partnership projects 
● Coordinate internal meetings, take notes, and manage follow-up items 
● Track routine partnership tasks such as dates, key deadlines, status, and deliverables 

Partner Maintenance & Support 20%
● Assist in the ongoing maintenance of partner records and assets 
● Help prepare partner-facing documents and materials as needed 
● Support partner acquisition tasks during the prospecting phase

Communication & Systems Support 20%
● Support updates and task management in project management tools (e.g., Basecamp) 
● Serve as a point of coordination between internal stakeholders for in-progress projects and provide clear status updates and next steps

Special Projects 10%
● Assist with research, process documentation, and reporting requests 
● Provide backup support for ad hoc initiatives and marketing tasks 

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field

Specific Experience: Professional experience in sales, marketing, project management, recruitment, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field with 1-3 years of experience

Specific Experience:

Professional experience in sales, marketing, project management, recruitment, or related field.

Degree Substitute: LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Additional Requirements:

Operation Essential Personnel - This position may be asked to work during an official closure, but 
who is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.

Additional Information:

Must be willing to travel and work nights/weekends as needed around peak enrollment seasons.
Due to the nature of the position and/or responsibilities, in times of emergencies and/or University closures, this position is considered operational essential.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide cover letter, resume, (3) professional references and transcripts. Official transcripts are required prior to hire, if needed.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Emilie Chenault at [email protected]

Posting Date:

September 17, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 24, 2025

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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