Program Administrator, Camp Yale Programs and Student Engagement

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yale Cancer Center is seeking a Program Administrator to lead Camp Yale Programs and student engagement initiatives on campus in New Haven, CT. The role reports to the Director of Operations and works closely with staff, students, and campus partners to ensure successful events and support services.

This fixed-duration, on-site position requires a Bachelor's degree with four years of related experience and responsibilities spanning budgeting, process development, reporting, and staff

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with MS Office, including Excel and Access.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of Camp Yale Programs, coordinating timelines and stakeholders.
• Serve as main contact for Camp Yale Programs directors, supporting budgets and logistics.
• Manage the Camp Yale Programs budget.
• Onboard and supervise student workers and staff.
• Develop administrative infrastructure and reports to track program activities.
• Coordinate unit-wide events and initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

MS Office

DEI awareness

Diversity engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Job Requisition ID

135298WD

Overview

The Program Administrator for Camp Yale Programs and Student Engagement manage operational, administrative, and financial functions for Student Engagement and Student Affairs initiatives. With direction of the Associate Dean of Students, the Program Administrator leads the planning and coordination of Camp Yale Programs; with direction from the Dean of Student Engagement, the Program Administrator supports operations for Student Engagement and the Cultural Centers. Working closely with staff, student leaders, graduate assistants, and campus partners, the Program Administrator helps ensure the successful execution of programs, events, and student support initiatives.

Key responsibilities include

• Lead the central coordination efforts for Camp Yale Programs by facilitating meetings, developing operational timelines, and liaising with key stakeholders such as Dining Services, Housing, student employment, and the First-Year Affairs Office.
• Serve as the main contact and guide for the directors of the ten Camp Yale Programs assisting with budgets, logistics, and new initiatives.
• Manage the overall budget for the Camp Yale Programs.
• Coordinate with the First-Year Affairs team to put together the Camp Yale Form for new students and assign new students to a Camp Yale Program that they are interested in and can participate in.
• Manage the work of a support staff including one part time employee (one month position) assigned to Camp Yale Arts, BUILD, and Launch; two Graduate Assistants (GAs), as well as administrative and financial assistants, to support Camp Yale Programs and Student Engagement initiatives.
• Provide financial administration and oversight for the Student Engagement team and Cultural Centers, including management of contracts, financial tracking and reconciliation, reporting, and ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Onboarding and offboarding processes for team members, including student workers.
• Supervise student workers, maintain office supplies, and serve as the primary contact for facilities for Suite 240.
• Organize and coordinate administrative support for Student Engagement and the Cultural Centers.
• Develop and implement procedures, steps, and processes for daily tasks and operations, supporting efforts to centralize and streamline activities. Create reports to identify patterns and conduct trend analyses. Develop guides, handbooks, and other procedural documents as needed.
• Coordinate unit-wide events and initiatives, such as trainings and retreats.
• Contribute to unit-wide initiatives and support Yale College-wide programs, including Safety Net.

The Program Administrator reports to the Director of Operations for Yale College. Work is performed in person, on campus. This is a fixed-duration role; 1 year from start of hire.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Strong planning and organizational skills.
2. Proven ability to work independently, multi-task, use good judgment and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
3. Demonstrate strong analytic and problem-solving skills. Excellent computer skills with proficiency in such programs as MS, Excel and Access.
4. Appreciation and respect for principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
5. Ability to engage with diverse individuals (age, gender, nationality, race/ethnicity, profession, sexual orientation, etc.).

Principal Responsibilities

1. In support of the overall mission, plans, directs, and oversees programmatic activities. Assumes primary accountability for disseminating and publishing all program information to create public awareness and support of the program.
2. Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues, and community residents to further develop and implement strategic plans.
3. Oversees the development of detailed plans and successful implementation of projects in concert with stakeholders.
4. Works closely with business analysts, technical professionals, end users, and project stakeholders during the requirements, solutions design, and implementation phases to develop detailed project plans for implementation.
5. Oversees and trains all student employees and summer program staff.
6. Develops the administrative infrastructure of the program that supports the strategic direction of the program from leadership. Oversees human resource and administrative functions of the program.
7. Investigates, identifies, implements, and oversees the maintenance of systems to gather, track and report information to support the initiatives of the program. Tracks all program activities and regularly informs leadership of progress on each initiative. Recommends structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals and objectives.
8. Works on risk assessment, communication planning, and program entry criteria.
9. Create detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, to ensure the successful completion of the project.
10. Manages client expectations and provides issue/risk identification and escalation pathways.
11. Analyzes user needs and proposes new training programs or systems.
12. Designs, develops, and executes communication systems to ensure effective exchange of information between project stakeholders, senior management, and staff.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Original Job Posting Date

06/02/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (23)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

Location

55 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.