Program Coordinator of the Educational Opportunity Centers Program

Agupdate; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayetteville State University seeks a Program Coordinator for the Educational Opportunity Centers Program. The role supports the Office of College Access Programs, coordinating with schools and community partners to meet program goals and manage administrative tasks.

Applicants should hold a master's degree and have 3–5 years in education or student services, with strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills to drive college access initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree requirements in Education or related field and three to five years in student services.
• Knowledge of PK–16 educational pipeline and college access initiatives.
• Familiarity with EDGAR, OMB Uniform Guidance, and TRIO regulations.
• Ability to develop evidence-based programs promoting college access and success.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director with program implementation and administrative duties.
• Develop working arrangements with schools, community agencies, and organizations.
• Coordinate staff schedules to serve multiple counties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Initiative

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Program Coordinator – Educational Opportunity Centers Program

Job Description

The coordinator reports to the Director of the Office of College Access Programs and assists with implementation of the goals and objectives of Educational Opportunity Centers. The coordinator provides administrative support, develops working arrangements with schools, community agencies, military agencies, and other organizations, and coordinates staff schedules across service counties. This position is funded by non‑state funding; continuation depends on availability of those funds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director with program implementation and administrative duties.
• Develop working arrangements with schools, community agencies, military agencies and other organizations.
• Coordinate staff schedules to appropriate sites in the served counties.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Business Administration, Communications, Human Resource Development, Mathematics, Science or a related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in an educational or student services setting.
• Knowledge of the PK–16 educational pipeline and college access initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance, and TRIO regulations.
• Ability to develop and implement evidence‑based programs that promote college access and student success.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and team‑building abilities.
• Ability to build effective relationships with students, families, educational institutions, and community partners.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with professionalism, initiative, and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing programs that support college access and success for low‑income, first‑generation, and underserved students.
• Experience with TRIO, GEAR UP, or other federally or state‑funded college access programs.
• Experience managing grants, including budget administration.
• Experience collaborating with university faculty, administrators, community organizations, and educational partners.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting program data.
• Experience preparing reports for grant funders and other stakeholders.
• Experience hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating staff.

EEO Statement

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check, including criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), and credit history check (if applicable). Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation, or sexual orientation. The university values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.