Academic Programs Coordinator & Events Lead

The Citadel; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Great retirement options

Tuition waiver program

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Isle of Palms Beach Club

Swain Family Boat Center

Community service opportunities

Job summary

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is seeking a Program Coordinator in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) to support operations, events, and student services in Charleston. This role collaborates with the Centralized Support Team to manage accounts, plan events, and coordinate travel and logistics for faculty and students.

Preferred candidates have event planning or academic program coordination experience and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, contributing

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and experience in administrative or student support roles.
• Experience in event planning and/or academic program coordination (preferred).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor multiple departmental accounts, track expenditures, complete purchases and reimbursements.
• Plan, coordinate and execute SHSS events, arrange reservations, facilities work orders, catering, and vendor payments.
• Coordinate routine event communications, invitations, layouts, nametags, signage and event materials.
• Assist with conference registration and travel arrangements for students and faculty; compile data and reports for the Dean and Department Heads.
• Provide student support, including special orders and transportation (e.g., Lyft) and payroll for graduate assistants and students.

Skills

Administrative experience

Student support

Event planning

Academic program coordination

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is seeking a Program Coordinator in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) to support operations, events, and student services in Charleston. This role collaborates with the Centralized Support Team to manage accounts, plan events, and coordinate travel and logistics for faculty and students.

Preferred candidates have event planning or academic program coordination experience and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, contributing