Career Education Program Coordinator (Hybrid)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC seeks a Program Coordinator, Career Education to plan, coordinate, and deliver career education programming for students. Reporting to the Associate Director, you’ll manage the career-related course, workshops, and resources, ensuring accessible, organized learning experiences.

You will supervise student employees, support event logistics, and draft communications while collaborating with Career Center staff, faculty, and campus partners to promote student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and event coordination tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations for AU’s career-related course, including scheduling, roster management, Canvas course shells, and standard communications.
• Coordinate logistics for career education workshops, programs, and events, including room reservations, AV needs, catering, and setup.
• Oversee student engagement and peer education support, including Career Ambassadors and course assistants.
• Draft and manage routine communications, track participation, and maintain program records and budgets.

Skills

Prioritizing and Organizing

Serving Customers

Displaying Creativity

Acquiring and Analyzing Information

Supporting Coworkers

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Event coordination software

Job description

American University in Washington, DC seeks a Program Coordinator, Career Education to plan, coordinate, and deliver career education programming for students. Reporting to the Associate Director, you’ll manage the career-related course, workshops, and resources, ensuring accessible, organized learning experiences.

You will supervise student employees, support event logistics, and draft communications while collaborating with Career Center staff, faculty, and campus partners to promote student