Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Program Coordinator

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reduction for employee and fam

Retirement plans

Recreation and cultural activities

Job summary

The University of Arizona Graduate College seeks a Program Coordinator to develop and oversee the Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Coverdell Fellows Program and related graduate student engagement in Tucson.

You will lead recruitment, financial assistance, and placement with community partners, coordinate application reviews, manage communications and events, and supervise Graduate Assistants to support fellows’ academic and community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Preferred: experience with Peace Corps program and non-profit sector.
• Experience developing and managing volunteer/internship programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with on-campus and community partners including UA offices and National Peace Corps Office.
• Develop and manage the application process for the Coverdell Program and associated assistantship/internship positions.
• Coordinate application review committees with faculty, staff, students, and community members.
• Facilitate award letter acceptance and denial process.
• Manage the Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows site content and collaborate on social media.
• Coordinate and oversee Peace Corps events and fellow orientation activities.
• Supervise Graduate Assistants and coordinate service projects.
• Support Fellows with social and community-building activities.

Skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

UAccess Student Systems

UAccess Financial Systems

Job description

The University of Arizona Graduate College seeks a Program Coordinator to develop and oversee the Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Coverdell Fellows Program and related graduate student engagement in Tucson.

You will lead recruitment, financial assistance, and placement with community partners, coordinate application reviews, manage communications and events, and supervise Graduate Assistants to support fellows’ academic and community outcomes.