Hybrid Program Coordinator, Arts Research & Conferences

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru) at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor seeks a Program Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support. The role requires initiative, diplomacy, and a service-oriented attitude to prioritize tasks and manage communications with staff and external partners.

Responsibilities include managing memberships database, supporting unit budgeting, coordinating contracts, travel for executives, and assisting with two national

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of progressive event management and administrative experience.
• Experience organizing and promoting events, preferably in higher education.
• Highly organized with excellent record-keeping and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, customer service, and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage database: track memberships, renewals, leads, and reporting data.
• Assist in unit budget development, maintenance and reporting.
• Prepare and coordinate partner contracts and billing as needed.
• Coordinate contracts with vendors for events and services.
• Support Executive Director and staff with scheduling and communications.
• Arrange travel for executive staff and guests.
• Support meetings, agendas, minutes, and logistics.

Skills

Event management

Administrative

Budgeting

MS Office

Google Workspace

Communication

Customer service

Team work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Google Docs

Job description

The Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru) at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor seeks a Program Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support. The role requires initiative, diplomacy, and a service-oriented attitude to prioritize tasks and manage communications with staff and external partners.

Responsibilities include managing memberships database, supporting unit budgeting, coordinating contracts, travel for executives, and assisting with two national