Program Coordinator- Center for Student Involvement

Northeastern University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, leave of Abs

Tuition benefits for employees, depend

Tuition benefits for employees, depend

Spouses

Job summary

Northeastern University seeks a Program Coordinator for the Center for Student Involvement in New York City. The role focuses on developing and implementing campus programs, engaging students, and building communities through events, workshops, and initiatives.

Responsibilities include leadership development, advising student organizations, and managing department administration and budgets. Evening/weekend work is required, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in belonging, inclusion, and community-building work.
• Stays current with best practices in student engagement, belonging, and leadership development.
• Strong program/event planning, execution, and management skills.
• Ability to manage a departmental budget and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Event coordination to develop and coordinate meaningful student-centered programs and events.
• Lead and advise student organizations; support leadership development programs and peer mentors.
• Oversee department administrative tasks, office management, budgets, and communications; maintain records and assist with reporting.

Skills

Event coordination

Marketing plans

Vendor management

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in student affairs or higher education

Tools

Engage

Job description

Program Coordinator- Center for StudentInvolvement

Job SummaryThe ProgramCoordinator assists in the development and implementation of majorcampus programs intended to enrich the co-curricular experience ofstudents. This role fosters an inclusive and vibrant campus lifethrough student engagement and community building by creating andsupporting traditional programs, large-scale campus-wide events,and club specific events. Some evening and weekend work isrequired.

Key Responsibilities &Accountabilities

• EventCoordination (40%)Fosterstudent engagement, connection, and a sense of belonging throughprograms, workshops, and co-curricular experiences, collaboratingwith students and colleagues to develop and coordinate meaningfulstudent-centered events and initiativesBuild andmaintain relationships with student leaders, student organizations,campus departments, and community partners to expand co-curricularprogramming and student engagement opportunitiesDesign andcoordinate comprehensive marketing plans for department programsand events, campus-wide initiatives, and student organizationsSupport thesuccessful programming calendar of the Intercultural CenterSchedulevendors and service providers, including catering, security, and AVneeds, related to areas of responsibility
• LeadershipDevelopment (30%)Advise andcoach student organizations, providing guidance on goal setting,member engagement, and event planning/execution to help create andsustain the strongest versions of their organization.Support thefacilitation of leadership development programs, workshops, andexperiences that build students' skills in communication,collaboration, inclusive leadership, and conflict managementPartner withcolleagues on programs and initiatives that focus on co-curricularopportunitiesSupport therecruitment, training, development, and ongoing supervision ofIntercultural Center Peer MentorsAssessleadership development programs and student organization supportefforts to ensure student learning and identify areas forimprovement
• Administrative Functions (30%)Overseedepartment administrative tasks, including the administration ofEngage, general office management, and serving as the first pointof contact for the officeManageaccurate financial records for areas of responsibility, includingpurchasing, expense tracking, forecasting, and reconcilingexpendituresOverseedepartment webpages and social media, ensuring that information isaccurate and updatedMaintainaccurate program records, participation data, and documentation tosupport departmental assessment, reporting, and strategicplanningRepresent thedepartment on committees and at events campus-widePerform otherduties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor'sdegree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Master's degree instudent affairs, higher education administration, or other relevantfield preferredStudent orprofessional experience in belonging, inclusion, andcommunity-building work that demonstrates the ability to foster asense of communityStays currentwith best practices in student engagement; student life; belonging;and leadership developmentStrongprogram/event planning, execution, and management skillsAbility to bea self-starter and work in a fast-paced office environment as partof a teamAbility todemonstrate strong interpersonal skills with students, campuscommunities, and members of the publicAbility tomanage conflict and work towards resolutionAbility toresponsibly manage all aspects of a departmental budget

Expected Hiring Range:

$57,000-$63,000. With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Additional Information

NortheasternUniversity offers benefits-eligible employees a competitive andcomprehensive package designed to support your health, financialsecurity, and overall well-being. Employees joining our New YorkCity campus will begin with benefits equivalent to those of theinstitution formerly known as Marymount Manhattan College untilbenefits transition to Northeastern's full plans effective January1, 2027. Northeastern will provide further information in advanceof that transition.

• Medical anddental insurance
• Retirementplan
• Life anddisability insurance
• Paidvacation, sick time, leave of absence, and other applicable paidtime off
• Tuitionbenefits for employees, dependents, and spouses

About NortheasternUniversity

Founded in1898, Northeastern is a global research university and therecognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approachof integrating real-world experience with education, research, andinnovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners tocreate worldwide impact.Our globaluniversity system provides our community and academic, government,and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locallyand act globally. The system - 15 campuses across theU.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partnersworldwide - serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, andsolutions.Theuniversity's residential campuses for undergraduate and graduatedegrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Ourresearch and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communitiesof Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, NorthCarolina; Miami; New York City, New York, Portland, Maine; Seattle,Washington; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver.Northeastern's personalized, experiential undergraduate andgraduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes theintersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquelypreparing graduates for careers of the future and lives offulfillment and accomplishment.Our researchenterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutionsoriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and studentswork in teams that cross not just disciplines, but alsosectors - aligned around solving today's highly interconnected globalchallenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.