Program Coordinator II - Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Grinnell College's Center for Teaching and Learning seeks a collaborative Program Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and administer a wide range of programs that support faculty development and academic excellence.

In this highly visible role, you will partner with the CTL Director, manage events, workshops, orientations, and speaker engagements, and ensure clear communication and meticulous program execution across campus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage CTL initiatives (Community Fridays; summer workshops).
• Assist with New Faculty Orientation components and visiting speaker events.
• Support grant-funded CTL programs and portfolio initiatives.
• Partner with CTL Director and staff to advance strategic goals.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, contracts, event logistics, and resources.
• Build relationships with faculty, staff, partners, and external organizations.
• Communicate clearly with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Anticipate challenges and manage competing priorities.
• Integrate risk management into program planning.

Job description

Do you thrive at the intersection of higher education, relationship‑building, and program management? Are you energized by bringing people together, coordinating meaningful learning experiences, and ensuring that complex initiatives run smoothly? The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) seeks a collaborative, detail‑oriented Program Coordinator to help shape and support a vibrant culture of teaching, learning, and professional growth. In this highly visible role, the Program Coordinator partners closely with the CTL Director to plan, coordinate, and administer a wide range of programs that support faculty development and academic excellence. From signature events and workshops to grants, guest speakers, and faculty engagement initiatives, the coordinator plays a pivotal role in translating ideas into impactful experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage key CTL initiatives, including:
  • Community Fridays
  • Summer workshop programs
  • Portions of New Faculty Orientation
  • Visiting scholars and guest speaker events
  • Additional programs and grant‑funded initiatives within the CTL portfolio
• Serve as a central partner to the CTL Director and collaborate closely with CTL staff to advance the center's mission and strategic goals.
• Oversee the administrative and operational aspects of CTL programming, including budgeting, scheduling, contracts, event logistics, and resource management.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with faculty, staff, campus partners, guest presenters, and external organizations.
• Act as a key point of contact for CTL programs, ensuring clear, professional, and timely communication across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Anticipate challenges, manage competing priorities, and ensure programs are executed with excellence and attention to detail.
• Integrate risk management and sound decision‑making practices into all aspects of program planning and implementation.