Educational Program Coordinator II

Michigan State University College of Engineering; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University College of Engineering seeks a Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) Program Coordinator to advance the Undergraduate Certificate in Community-Engaged Learning. The role offers program management, advising, communications, data tracking, and partner support, ensuring a high-quality student experience and robust collaboration with faculty and community partners.

The position emphasizes cross-unit coordination, data reporting, and ongoing program improvement, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent plus 1–3 years in related field.
• Experience advising or supporting college students.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with data tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Undergraduate Certificate in Community-Engaged Learning from interest to completion.
• Track student progress, course equivalencies, engagement hours, and capstone submissions.
• Advise students and support portfolio development.
• Develop marketing and recruitment materials for the certificate.
• Collect and report data to university systems and partners.
• Provide supervision for student employees and contribute to program assessment.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data tracking

Advising students

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in higher education

Related program administration experience

Tools

Student Information Systems

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) Program Coordinator for the Undergraduate Certificate in Community-Engaged Learning supports the development, implementation, and administration of the Undergraduate Certificate in Community-Engaged Learning. Working collaboratively across MSU’s curricular and co-curricular community engagement ecosystem, the coordinator advances CCEL’s mission to prepare students for lifelong civic and social responsibility. This position provides program management, student advising, communications, data tracking, and partnership support to ensure a high-quality experience for students pursuing the certificate and for faculty and community partners contributing to it.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Program Administration and Coordination (30%)
• Serve as primary coordinator of the CEL certificate, ensuring smooth processes from student interest through completion.
• Maintain accurate tracking systems for student progress, course equivalencies, engagement hours, seminar completion, and capstone submissions.
• Collect, verify, and report completion data to university systems and partners, including the Registrar.
• Support the work of a certificate steering committee and serve as a liaison among faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Serves as a connector across CCEL programs, sharing insights from student advising and program assessment to inform continuous improvement and cross-program learning.
• Contributes to CCEL-wide initiatives and programs by providing administrative, logistical, or coordination support during peak periods, special projects, or pilot efforts aligned with the Center’s strategic priorities.
• Student Advising and Academic Support (30%)
• Advise students pursuing the certificate, supporting onboarding, goal-setting, progress monitoring, and portfolio development.
• Track student participation and pathways; conduct individualized follow-ups with prospective and current students.
• Serve as reviewer for student artifacts and assignments in alignment with certificate rubrics and program standards.
• Adhere to university policies related to grading, data privacy, student conduct, and FERPA.
• Support the design, delivery, and logistics of required CEL seminars; assist with syllabus development and instructional materials.
• Coordinate course audits and maintain an updated inventory of curricular and co-curricular experiences meeting certificate requirements.
• Collaborate with faculty, community partners, and academic units interested in integrating CEL experiences meeting certificate criteria.
• Outreach, Communication, and Recruitment (15%)
• Develop and manage marketing and communication strategies for the certificate.
• Create print and digital content for student recruitment, advising materials, website updates, newsletters, and social media.
• Conduct presentations, tabling, and intentional outreach across colleges, student groups, and campus partners.
• Promote certificate visibility and represent CCEL in meetings, events, and relevant community gatherings.
• Assessment, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement (15%)
• Collect and analyze student, course, and program data to inform enhancements.
• Gather student, partner, faculty, and staff feedback to recommend program improvements.
• Prepare periodic assessment summaries and internal reports.
• Supports center-wide outreach, communications, and data collection efforts as needed, including assisting with shared reporting, student tracking, and visibility of CCEL programs.
• Supervision and Professional Service (10%)
• Collaborates with CCEL program teams to align certificate pathways with other CCEL offerings, ensuring complementary student experiences across curricular and co-curricular community-engaged learning programs.
• Provide first-level supervision for student employees supporting outreach and program operations (hiring, training, goal-setting, feedback).
• Participate in CCEL meetings, professional development, and divisional initiatives.
• Provide occasional cross-unit administrative support as needed.

Salary $65,000/year

This is an off-dated position with funding to 10/1/2029 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one to three years of post-bachelor’s degree work, such as Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, social/behavioral science, communications, or related field; one to three years of related and progressively responsible experience or expansive work in program administration, student support, or academic coordination; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience advising or supporting college students.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with student information systems, data tracking, and learning management or advising platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a range of interest-holders.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience implementing or supporting community engagement initiatives.
• Experience supervising student staff or coordinating student teams.
• Public speaking and facilitation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to create marketing materials and manage digital communication channels.
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative assessment and basic data reporting.
• Prior work with community partners, faculty networks, or campus-community initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Special Instructions

This is an off-dated position with funding to 10/1/2029 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is an off-date position funded to 10/01/2029 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Website

https://communityengagedlearning.msu.edu

Bidding Eligibility ends September 22, 2026 at 11:55 PM