James Patterson Honors Program, Program Coordinator for Events, Engagement & Marketing

Manhattan University; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Manhattan University seeks a Program Coordinator for the James Patterson Honors Program to design, run, and sustain co-curricular life across student cohorts. This role trains Peer Leaders, directs marketing and communications, and coordinates events from ideation to execution, ensuring alignment with campus schedules and program goals.

The role requires strong project management, exceptional written and verbal communication, and the ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; master's in higher education or related field welcomed to apply.
• 2+ years in event planning, student affairs, higher education programming, or marketing/communications.
• Experience supervising/training student employees or volunteers.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; handle multiple events with deadlines.
• Familiar with social media platforms and content tools such as Canva or CapCut.

Responsabilidades

• Design, run, and sustain JPHP's co-curricular life including events and student engagement.
• Train and supervise Peer Leaders; manage handbook, roledescriptions, and conduct.
• Develop and execute annual marketing and communications plans for JPHP.
• Coordinate cross-campus partners to fit Blue Circle framework and schedules.
• Track attendance, feedback, budgets, and vendor payments.
• Support donor/partner relations at major events.
• Contribute to annual reports and program assessment.

Conocimientos

Bachelor's degree

Event planning

Supervision & mentoring

Excellent communication

Project management

Social media basics

Canva

CapCut

Evenings/weekends availability

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in higher education / related field (pursuing welcomed)

Herramientas

Canva

CapCut

Descripción del empleo

Position Description

The James Patterson Honors Program serves more than 400 studentsacross all schools of the University. The Program Coordinatordesigns, runs, and sustains the program's co-curricular life. Thisincludes the Blue Circle student experience, the Speaker Series,Trailblazer Sessions, Blue & White Events, and signature eventsfor each cohort and class year. The Program Coordinator also trainsand supervises the Peer Leaders and directs JPHP's marketing andcommunications.

Job Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator also trainsand supervises the Peer Leaders and directs JPHP's marketing andcommunications.

Event Creation and Programming:

• Create and support the execution of the Blue Circle events,including the Speaker Series, Trailblazer Sessions, and Blue & White Events. This means developing original concepts, formats,themes, run-of-show plans, and materials, and refreshing them eachyear based on student feedback.
• Create a signature event for each cohort and class year andsupport its execution, building a deliberate four-year arc:
  • First-year students: orientation and "Welcome to the BlueCircle"
  • Transfer students: a welcome and connection experience
  • Sophomores and juniors: leadership, career, andindustry-connection experiences
  • Seniors: capstone celebration and the JPHP StudentShowcase
• Develop new programming ideas and pilot them with students andPeer Leaders, building a library of repeatable event models thatcan be sustained year after year.
• Support event execution from start to finish: venues, catering,A/V, guest and speaker coordination, registration, attendancetracking, budgets, and vendor payments.
• Coordinate with Athletics, Residence Life, faculty, advisors,and Campus Events so programming fits the Blue Circle framework andstudent schedules.
• Collect and analyze attendance and student feedback each term,and use the results to improve programming.
• Support the Executive Director with guest, donor, and partnerrelations at major events.

Peer Leader Training and Supervision:

• Recruit, select, onboard, and train Peer Leaders. Trainingcovers event roles (check-in, attendance, book table, social media,Q&A), professionalism, and program knowledge.
• Maintain and update the Peer Leader Handbook, roledescriptions, and dress code and conduct expectations.
• Schedule Peer Leaders for events and office needs. Give themregular coaching, feedback, and evaluation on professionalism,leadership, collaboration, community building, and programknowledge.
• Develop Peer Leaders' professional growth through reflection,LinkedIn and résumé support, and leadership opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Director on Peer Mentor and PeerLeader roles, timesheets, and student employment procedures.

Marketing and Communications:

• Develop and carry out an annual marketing and communicationsplan for JPHP's students, families, faculty, prospective students,and the wider community.
• Manage JPHP's channels and keep them consistent: Instagram,LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, GroupMe, Moodle, email, and [e-mail] inbox.
• Direct the production of promotional content, including eventreels, student spotlights, flyers, and photography. This includesmanaging student content creators, workflows, and the productiontracker.
• Keep all materials consistent with the JPHP and ManhattanUniversity brand standards.
• Route public-facing content through the Executive Director'sapproval process.
• Track engagement metrics and report on them each term.

Program Operations and Assessment:

• Maintain the program calendar, event files, and shareddrives.
• Maintain and track the events and marketing budgets with theExecutive Director.
• Contribute to annual reports, assessment, and donor andstakeholder reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree. Candidates currently pursuing a master'sdegree in higher education, student affairs, communications, or arelated field are welcome to apply.
• 2+ years of experience in event planning, student affairs,higher education programming, or marketing and communications.Graduate assistantships, internships, and significantstudent-leadership experience count toward this requirement.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, training, or mentoringstudent employees or volunteers.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communicationskills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with theability to manage multiple events and deadlines at once.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms and content tools(e.g., Canva, CapCut or similar video-editing software).
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.

Supplemental Information

• Deep knowledge of Manhattan University and the James PattersonHonors Program.
• Experience with graphic design, video editing, or emailmarketing platforms.
• Experience with budgeting, assessment, and data-informedprogram improvement.
• Familiarity with the Lasallian mission and values (community,relationship-centered education, inclusion), or a commitment tolearning them.