Community Engagement & Operations Lead

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Seton Hall University is seeking an Institute operations professional to coordinate daily operations, support strategic initiatives, and manage budgets. The role requires collaboration with University Relations and Advancement teams, donor engagement, and event coordination with occasional evening/weekend work.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, experience in higher education or nonprofit management, and some Spanish language ability to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, public administration, or related field.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit management, or project management preferred.
• Working knowledge of the Spanish language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the Institute and establish operational priorities.
• Develop operational reports and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee operational systems, records management, and workflow.
• Represent the Institute at events and engage with donors, alumni, and community partners.
• Monitor budgets, coordinate procurement, and maintain information systems.
• Draft correspondence and communications for stakeholders.

Skills

Spanish language

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree – Business Administration, Public Administration

Higher Education Administration, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Database management

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Seton Hall University is seeking an Institute operations professional to coordinate daily operations, support strategic initiatives, and manage budgets. The role requires collaboration with University Relations and Advancement teams, donor engagement, and event coordination with occasional evening/weekend work.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, experience in higher education or nonprofit management, and some Spanish language ability to support