Honors Programs Coordinator & Event Strategist

Manhattan College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan University seeks a Program Coordinator to design, run, and sustain the James Patterson Honors Program’s co-curricular life, including the Blue Circle events and signature cohort experiences. You will train Peer Leaders, oversee marketing and communications, and coordinate with Athletics, Residence Life, faculty, and Campus Events.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in event planning or related fields, with strong writing, speaking, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's candidates welcome to apply.
• 2+ years in event planning, student affairs, higher education programming, or marketing and communications.
• Experience supervising, training, or mentoring student employees or volunteers.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, run, and sustain the JPHP co-curricular life, including events.
• Create and support execution of Blue Circle events and signature cohort events.
• Train and supervise Peer Leaders; maintain Handbook and conduct expectations.
• Develop and execute annual marketing and communications plan; manage channels.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally with Athletics, Residence Life, faculty and Campus Events.
• Track attendance, feedback, budgets, and donor relations at major events.
• Contribute to annual reports and program assessment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Organization

Social media knowledge

Evenings and weekends willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canva

CapCut

Email marketing platforms

Job description

Manhattan University seeks a Program Coordinator to design, run, and sustain the James Patterson Honors Program’s co-curricular life, including the Blue Circle events and signature cohort experiences. You will train Peer Leaders, oversee marketing and communications, and coordinate with Athletics, Residence Life, faculty, and Campus Events.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in event planning or related fields, with strong writing, speaking, and organizational skills.