Innovation Coordinator

The Innovation Coordinator/Assistant provides operational, administrative, and analytical support to the Innovation Department. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth execution of innovation initiatives by managing financial processes, coordinating training and pilot activities, and supporting data-driven decision-making. While the position reports directly to the Senior Director of Innovation, it works closely with and supports managers across the Innovation team., Financial & Administrative Support

• Process invoices and vendor check requests in accordance with firm policies and timelines.
• Track departmental budgets, monitor spend against forecasts, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with vendor management activities, including documentation, renewals, and basic coordination.

Scheduling & Event Coordination

• Schedule and coordinate innovation-related training sessions, workshops, and adoption events, including logistics, calendars, and participant communications.
• Support internal and external presenters by coordinating materials, invitations, and follow-up communications.

Pilot & Program Coordination

• Assist with the coordination of innovation pilots, including managing participant membership, scheduling sessions, and tracking milestones.
• Serve as a point of contact for pilot participants to support organization, communications, and logistics.

Data Review & Reporting

• Review and summarize application usage and adoption data from various tools and platforms.
• Prepare clear, concise summaries and basic reports for Innovation leadership and team members to support evaluation and decision-making.
• Maintain organized records of pilot outcomes, adoption metrics, and related documentation.

General Team Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to Innovation managers as needed
• Help maintain internal documentation (including intranet content), trackers, and shared resources for the Innovation team.
• Provide assistance with license requests, account information, and related activities.
• Support special projects and initiatives assigned by the Senior Director of Innovation.

• A Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with budgeting, invoice processing, or financial tracking.
• High attention to detail, particularly in financial tracking and data review.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, SharePoint Lists, and Planner, to manage information, track tasks, and support team collaboration.
• Familiarity with navigating data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to support reporting, analysis, and decision-making efforts.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 days per week. The salary ranges for this position vary depending on the geographic location and other factors such as experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related considerations. The range for this position is from $50,000 - $70,000, with offers contingent upon the various factors. The firm's compensation strategy includes not just a base salary but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and tailored learning opportunities.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Innovation Coordinator/Assistant at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of business professionals and change agents.