Program Coordinator

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University is seeking a Program Coordinator to help create an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming campus community. Reporting to the Director of Belonging & Student Success, you will develop programs and workshops that support student success and belonging, promote disability culture, accessibility, and inclusive community building on campus.

The role involves organizing programs and events, managing daily administrative tasks, facilitating mentor and allyship workshops, supervising

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of disability content and demonstrated experience working with disabled individuals with an intersectional lens.
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills and the ability to manage concurrent tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written and communication skills with workshop facilitation experience.
• Budget experience and supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create workshops, celebrations, and programs that celebrate disability culture and foster belonging.
• Plan events including student welcome events and disability pride week events.
• Coordinate contracts for speakers and various programmatic details.
• Arrange and manage mentoring programs, affinity groups, and workshops.
• Facilitate workshops in collaboration with campus centers and partner offices.
• Supervise student interns or volunteers when applicable.
• Track attendance and participant feedback for events and programs.
• Provide support to student organizations for planning and logistics.

Skills

Disability content knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Workshop facilitation

Budget experience

Supervisory experience

Social media proficiency

Web design platforms

Diverse student experience

Job description

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $21.98 - $22.12

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level S4

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type

Job Type Full-time

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Belonging & Student Success, the Program Coordinator helps to create an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming campus community. The Program Coordinator will develop programs and workshops that support student success and belonging. They will also promote disability culture, accessibility, and inclusive community building.

The Program Coordinator organizes small and large-scale programs and events, manages daily administrative operational tasks, and facilitates mentor and allyship-development workshops. Essential elements of this position are understanding and supporting disabled students’ sense of belonging and identity formation in their intersecting identities. The Program Coordinator partners with coordinators and staff members to deliver intersectional programming and events to the Syracuse University campus community.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of disability content and demonstrated experience working with disabled individuals with an intersectional lens that includes race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality to name a few.
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills as well as an ability to manage concurrent tasks when needed.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written and communication skills, with experience in facilitating workshops required.
• Program and event planning experience required ’ Budget experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency using social media with an understanding of how to create accessible content Knowledge of web design platforms in emerging technologies beneficial.
• Experience relevant to working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

Program/Event Planning, Coordination, and Facilitation

• Create workshops, celebrations, and programs that celebrate disability culture and foster belonging
• Plan events including, but not limited to, student welcome events, disability pride week events, and other events promoting disability identity
• Coordinate contracts for speakers and various programmatic details
• Arrange and manage logistical elements for mentoring programs, affinity groups, and workshops
• Facilitate workshops in collaboration with IC Centers, the Barnes Center Health Promotion Office, and other allyship development and educational outreach with campus and community partners
• Supervise student interns or volunteers, if applicable
• Track attendance and participant feedback for events and programs
• Provide support to student organizations for program planning, logistics, and evaluation

Administrative & Operational Support

• Maintain and manage archives and resource library
• Provide phone and in-person reception
• Manage inventory and order supplies
• Manage space reservation requests
• Participate in staff development and professional development opportunities
• Serve on divisional committees and teams to represent Belonging & Student Success

Communications and Publicity

• Develop program and event marketing materials for student programs, under direction from SE Communication Staff
• Update the University Events calendar to reflect events and programs
• Manage applicable social media platforms and all public relations outlets
• Manage directory and contact lists for student support
• Represent Intercultural Collective Success at tabling events and information sessions
• Manage applicable listservs for logistical support and program administration

Intercultural Engagement (IE) Teamwork

• Partner with coordinators and other staff of the Intercultural Collective team in support of the Center for International Services, LGBTQ Resource Center, and Belonging & Student Success programs and events
• Support upkeep and maintenance of the Intercultural Collective suite in partnership with other IC coordinators
• Provide coverage at the IC reception desk as needed
• Represent the Division and the unit at university-wide opportunities (e.g., admissions events, Family Weekend, orientation)

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class‑leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post‑9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.