Program Coordinator, Community Engagement & Education

E&I Cooperative Service, Inc.; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational services organization is looking for a Program Coordinator to support the NextGen Leadership Program. Your responsibilities will include coordinating logistics, managing participant engagement, and tracking program performance. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative, project management, and communication skills, along with a bachelor's degree preferred. This role contributes directly to enhancing the educational experience for participants while maintaining high standards of efficient program management.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative and operational support for programs.
• Ability to manage program logistics and track performance metrics.
• Strong communication skills for participant engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the NextGen Leadership Program.
• Manage logistics for program sessions, tracking participation and feedback.
• Serve as a central point of contact for program participants.

Skills

Administrative support

Project management

Participant communication

Program tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Who We Are

At E&I Cooperative Services, we are transforming how universities and schools buy the goods and services they need to operate and thrive. By leveraging the power of cooperative purchasing, we help our 6,000+ member educational institutions save time, contain costs, and redirect critical resources to their core mission of education and research. With over 90 years of experience and a trusted brand, we now operate like a high-growth startup—launching innovative technology, data, and service solutions to meet the evolving needs of the education sector.

Program Coordinator, Community Engagement & Education

As the Program Coordinator, Community Engagement & Education, you’ll provide administrative and operational support for E&I’s EdPro NextGen Leadership Program, ensuring a smooth, high-quality program experience. You’ll coordinate day-to-day program logistics (session scheduling, Zoom setup, attendance tracking, materials), support participant onboarding and communications, and help manage reporting, surveys, and program metrics that inform continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

The Program Coordinator, Community Engagement & Education provides administrative and operational support for E&I’s EdPro NextGen Leadership Program. Reporting to the VP of Community Engagement & Education, this role manages the day-to-day operations, participant onboarding and communications, certification process, scheduling, reporting, and workflow coordination required to deliver a smooth program experience.

How You Will Do It

Program Planning, Execution & Project Support

• Coordinate all logistics for the NextGen Leadership Program, including session scheduling, calendar management, Zoom setup, meeting links, attendance tracking, and materials preparation.
• Maintain program timelines, milestones, and checklists to ensure smooth execution.
• Assist with program documentation and improving efficiency.
• Assist with travel coordination and on-site support for the Leadership Summit and other program-related events.
• Assist with the preparation of administrative requirements of Leadership Summit.
• Provide project management support across both education programs and community engagement initiatives.

Participant Engagement

• Serve as the central point of contact for NextGen participants for routine questions, reminders, and program information.
• Manage onboarding communications, distribute materials, and support participants throughout the program cycle.
• Prepare and send regular updates, reminders, and follow-up communications.
• Provide administrative support for coaching interactions, check-ins, and scheduling.

Program Tracking and Reporting

• Track attendance, participation, assignments, and milestone completion.
• Manage and maintain program databases, rosters, and documentation.
• Distribute post-session surveys and compile basic feedback summaries.
• Provide monthly program status updates to the VP of Community Engagement & Education.
• Collect and analyze feedback from participants, mentors, and partners to assess program effectiveness.
• Track key performance indicators (e.g., participation, satisfaction, completion rates, repeat engagement).
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership on program outcomes and opportunities for improvement.
• Implement lessons learned to refine and improve future programming where applicable.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications

• National travel to company sponsored events 5%

Call to Action

If you’re ready to bring your skills or values to a mission that matters and create meaningful impact together, we’d love to hear from you.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

E&I is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.