Program Coordinator

Phyton Talent Advisors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known University is seeking a Program Coordinator in New York, NY to provide administrative support for student orientation, recruitment, and admissions. The ideal candidate will assist with communications, course logistics, and serve as a student point of contact. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position may involve supporting program events and tracking materials, ideal for someone resourceful and detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of related experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Strong judgment and discretion required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for student orientation and admissions.
• Assist with student communications and program updates.
• Support academic course logistics and classroom scheduling.
• Serve as a contact point for student inquiries.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Resourcefulness

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Our client a well known University is seeking a Program Coordinator in their New York, NY location!

• Provides administrative support for student orientation, recruitment, and admissions activities, including coordinating application logistics and supporting communications.
• Assists with student communications, including distributing newsletters and sharing program updates and deadlines.
• Supports academic course logistics, including classroom scheduling, coordinating course approvals, assisting faculty with learning management system setup, and compiling course evaluation materials.
• Serves as a student-facing point of contact for general program inquiries and directs students to appropriate university offices (e.g., international services, bursar, registrar) as needed.
• Provides general coordination support related to student milestones and program requirements under departmental leadership guidance.
• Assists with coordination of student officer hiring and onboarding processes, including tracking materials and supporting communications.
• Supports purchasing, expense tracking, and reimbursement preparation in coordination with administrative staff.
• Assists with logistical coordination of academic and student appointments in collaboration with the administrative unit.
• Provides task guidance to work-study students as assigned.
• Assists with operational coordination of program events, including room scheduling, catering arrangements, and participant communications.
• Provides on-site support for events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned – 5%

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 0–2 years of related experience required.
• Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail, resourcefulness, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent judgment and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications