Community Health & Wellness Admin Coordinator

LaGuardia Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LaGuardia Community College seeks an Administrative Coordinator to support the Community Health and Wellness department, coordinating front desk operations, student services, and departmental communications.

Reporting to the department chair, you will prepare reports, manage scheduling, maintain accurate data, and assist with events, internships, and program initiatives—fostering an organized, student-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit administration, customer service, or a community health setting.
• Proficient in office software and tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, Google Docs, etc.
• Familiarity with CUNY systems such as CUNYFirst, SharePoint, and other institutional platforms.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong time management skills with experience meeting multiple project deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and focused, with superior follow-through and keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and complete complex administrative tasks independently.
• Strong commitment to equity, student success, and working with diverse student populations.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with others for the benefit of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate front desk operations and serve as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and community partners; provide general information regarding CHW academic programs, courses, departmental services, resources, and student support; welcome and direct students and visitors to appropriate faculty, staff, campus offices, or resources.
• Assist with managing student service flow, appointments, inquiries, and departmental communications.
• Prepare, copy, assemble, organize, and distribute departmental materials, forms, flyers, informational packets, and other documentation; coordinate office materials, supplies, equipment, and inventory and submit requests for replenishment as needed; assist with maintaining current departmental information on websites, electronic platforms, and other communication channels.
• Assist with preparing administrative reports, spreadsheets, presentations, flyers, and other departmental documents.
• Assist with administrative processes related to course scheduling, enrollment, registration, faculty support, and departmental academic operations; assist with collecting, organizing, and maintaining data needed for departmental reports, surveys, assessments, grants, and program initiatives.
• Maintain and update departmental tracking documents related to courses, students, faculty, internships, events, and other departmental activities.
• Support the coordination of student internships, experiential learning activities, and other program-related administrative processes.
• Assist with coordinating departmental events, workshops, recruitment activities, student engagement initiatives, and special projects.
• Assist faculty and department leadership with implementation of departmental initiatives, grants, projects, and student success activities; assist with documenting departmental activities and maintaining records of participation, outcomes, and follow-up.
• Support outreach activities designed to increase student awareness of CHW programs, services, resources, and opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom

Google Docs

CUNYFirst

SharePoint

Job description

LaGuardia Community College seeks an Administrative Coordinator to support the Community Health and Wellness department, coordinating front desk operations, student services, and departmental communications.

Reporting to the department chair, you will prepare reports, manage scheduling, maintain accurate data, and assist with events, internships, and program initiatives—fostering an organized, student-centered environment.