Program Coordinator, AI & Industry Initiatives

Howard University; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

PTO & Holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Howard University’s CADSA seeks a Program Coordinator to support industry-aligned AI, data science, and analytics initiatives, including seed and mini-grant programs. You will assist with administration, reporting, communications, and events, reporting to the Executive Director.

You will collaborate with faculty, students, industry partners, vendors, and academic units to advance research and curriculum innovation, while ensuring compliance and timely program execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of progressively responsible administrative or program coordination experience, preferably in higher education, workforce development, or industry partnership environments.
• Experience with grant processes and reporting is preferred.
• Knowledge of university administration and procurement practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate seed and mini-grant programs (submissions, reviews, awards, compliance), including pre- and post-award administration.
• Track timelines, milestones, and deliverables; compile reports.
• Support industry-aligned curriculum initiatives, including faculty mini-grants and pilots.
• Coordinate workshops, trainings, and engagement activities, including faculty bootcamps and grant-writing workshops.
• Organize research showcases, symposia, convenings, and faculty development sessions.
• Provide administrative support for meetings (agendas, minutes, action tracking).
• Prepare communications, reports, and presentations.
• Maintain financial and administrative records (budgets, procurement, expenses).
• Serve as liaison across CADSA, academic units, and partners.
• Maintain program data, records, and digital content; support reporting and program evaluation.
• Coordinate vendors and logistics for events, trainings, and competitions.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and grant requirements.
• Support student-facing initiatives such as applied projects and business case competitions.

Skills

Organization & PM

Communication skills

Deadline management

Event coordination

Grants and budgets

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams

Zoom

SharePoint

Job description

Howard University’s CADSA seeks a Program Coordinator to support industry-aligned AI, data science, and analytics initiatives, including seed and mini-grant programs. You will assist with administration, reporting, communications, and events, reporting to the Executive Director.

You will collaborate with faculty, students, industry partners, vendors, and academic units to advance research and curriculum innovation, while ensuring compliance and timely program execution.