ELC Programs & Events Operations Lead

Socket.dev; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MiddCard Privileges: access to campus"

Discounts on season passes at SnowBowl

Partner Inclusion Program for spouses/

Educational assistance programs

Job summary

Middlebury College in Vermont seeks a coordinator to organize events and shared operations for its Experiential Learning Centers. You will support student engagement, career readiness, and visitor experiences across the Career Center, CCE, Internship Gateway, and Innovation Hub.

In this role you will handle logistics, scheduling, budgets, and cross-unit coordination, while supervising student staff and maintaining a welcoming environment for diverse campus partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Associate’s degree with three years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in event planning, operations, program or project management, educational administration, office operations, public relations, or related fields required.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills; ability to manage multiple projects and changing schedules.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams; proactive problem solving.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong customer service and relationship-building.
• Experience supervising student staff or event support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates event planning from development through delivery, including travel, catering, facilities, accessibility, risk management, expenditures, staffing, and calendars.
• Collaborates with staff to define objectives, timelines, budgets, and operational plans; supports implementation.
• Supports shared operational and office-management functions, including budget support, supply management, building operations, and safety planning.
• Coordinates scheduling, logistics, and shared calendars across units; advises on operational considerations.
• Maintains welcoming, inclusive user experiences; communicates program information and supports spaces.
• Compiles data on engagement and assists in reports on programs and activities.
• Arranges travel for students, staff, and guests; supervises and trains student employees.
• Promotes the department’s missions and priorities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google applications

Zoom

Job description

Middlebury College in Vermont seeks a coordinator to organize events and shared operations for its Experiential Learning Centers. You will support student engagement, career readiness, and visitor experiences across the Career Center, CCE, Internship Gateway, and Innovation Hub.

In this role you will handle logistics, scheduling, budgets, and cross-unit coordination, while supervising student staff and maintaining a welcoming environment for diverse campus partners.