On-Campus Program Coordinator, Learning & Innovation Space

Howard University; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Additional Perks

Job summary

Howard University’s School of Business seeks a Program Coordinator to oversee the Digital Learning & Innovation Space, managing daily operations, access, scheduling, and user engagement. You will deliver excellent service to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners.

You will develop programming to promote innovation and experiential learning, coordinate events, manage equipment, and collaborate with IT and facilities to ensure secure, well-maintained spaces supporting collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Event Management, Hospitality Management, or Communications.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in program coordination, facility management, event management, higher education administration, innovation programming, or related experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and directly related experience may be considered in accordance with university policy. 10 years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the two-level Digital Learning & Innovation Space, ensuring areas are functional, welcoming, and configured for scheduled activities.
• Coordinate scheduling and reservations for the space, conference room, collaboration areas, and related facilities using scheduling systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all users of the facility with scheduling assistance and customer service.
• Perform opening and closing procedures, ensuring security and operational readiness each day.
• Coordinate room configurations, audiovisual requirements, and technology support for meetings, workshops, and events.
• Develop annual programming calendars in collaboration with faculty, student organizations, and external partners.
• Monitor utilization and recommend strategies to increase engagement and efficiency.
• Maintain inventories of equipment and coordinate repairs and replacements as necessary.
• Coordinate with IT and Facilities Management to keep technology systems and infrastructure operational.

Skills

Facility operations

Space management

Scheduling systems

Educational technology

Project management

Meetings coordination

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Staff supervision

Office software

Administrative principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Event Management, Hospitality Management, or Communications

Job description

Howard University’s School of Business seeks a Program Coordinator to oversee the Digital Learning & Innovation Space, managing daily operations, access, scheduling, and user engagement. You will deliver excellent service to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners.

You will develop programming to promote innovation and experiential learning, coordinate events, manage equipment, and collaborate with IT and facilities to ensure secure, well-maintained spaces supporting collaboration.