Grants Programs Coordinator | Student Success & Events

Clarkson University; Village of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY seeks a Program Coordinator to manage four grant-funded programs within the CUPO Office, coordinating events, data collection for grant compliance, and collaboration with program directors to improve outcomes. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills and a commitment to serving diverse student populations.

The position involves budgeting, scheduling, and facilitating on- and off-campus activities including conferences and summer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or a High School Diploma with 10+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in STEM is preferred.
• Experience in program coordination, student counseling/advising, teaching or workshop delivery; highly professional with developing college students.
• A minimum of three years' experience in a secondary or post-secondary setting; ability to work with culturally diverse and disadvantaged student populations; familiarity with retention techniques, research opportunities, and federal outreach/TRIO.

Responsibilities

• Budget writing, justification, expense reporting and compliance
• Communicate with eligible CUPO students and assist in their recruitment
• Develop academic year calendar of monthly workshops and conferences
• Coordinate academic year programs
• Coordinate summer research 10 week program
• Coordinate research opportunities for CUPO students, including off-campus conferences and symposia
• Coordinate cultural, social and recreational activities for year-round programs
• Manage communication logistics between CUPO and its student roster using traditional and electronic methods
• Manage CUPO data for reporting and assessment of programs and student outcomes
• Assist in preparation of mandated institutional, state, and federal reports
• Attend weekly IMPETUS team meetings
• Collaborate with partners to facilitate events requiring purchases and reservations
• Maintain STEP student information and rosters
• Distribute IMPETUS brochures/packets for parents, coaches and students
• Participate in IMPETUS coaches meetings and schedule coaches, students and fellows for key program components

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School Diploma with 10+ years experience

Bachelor's degree in STEM (preferred)

Job description

Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY seeks a Program Coordinator to manage four grant-funded programs within the CUPO Office, coordinating events, data collection for grant compliance, and collaboration with program directors to improve outcomes. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills and a commitment to serving diverse student populations.

The position involves budgeting, scheduling, and facilitating on- and off-campus activities including conferences and summer