Program Coordinator, Peace Corps Coverdell Program (Graduate College)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Tuition reduction for employee and/or,

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

University of Arizona is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows Program in Tucson. You will coordinate, administer, and develop the program, lead recruitment, financial assistance, and placement of graduate students in community-based roles across Tucson with nonprofit and for-profit partners.

You will work within the Graduate College Graduate Center to support graduate student services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Preferred experience with Peace Corps program or nonprofit sector is a plus.
• Experience developing and managing volunteer/internship programs and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with on-campus and community partners including Peace Corps Prep and Recruiter’s Office and Graduate Center staff.
• Develop and manage the Coverdell Program application process and internships/assistantships with Tucson partners.
• Coordinate application review committees with faculty, staff, students and community members.
• Manage outreach, events, and communication materials for the program and Fellows.
• Supervise Graduate Assistants and coordinate service projects and Fellows events.
• Provide responsive student support and maintain strong relationships with Fellows and partners.

Skills

UAccess knowledge

University fiscal policies

Graduate student policies

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Posting Number req27103

Department Graduate College Admin

Department Website Link https://grad.arizona.edu/

Location Tucson Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona's Graduate College invites you to apply to the role of Program Coordinator, Peace Corps Coverdell Program.

The Program Coordinator for the Peace Corps Coverdell Program is responsible for the coordination, administration, and development of the University of Arizona's Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) Coverdell Fellows Program, as well as related graduate student community engagement initiatives. In this role, you will lead recruitment, financial assistance, and placement of master's and doctoral degree-seeking students with paid and/or for-credit community-based positions throughout Tucson with regional for-profit and nonprofit agencies and partners. As a Program Coordinator, you will collaborate with a dynamic team within the Graduate College Graduate Center, where supporting and enhancing graduate student services is a key priority.

Please note, this position will involve some off-hour and weekend events that will require your involvement and participation.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaboratewith various partners, both on-campus and in the community, including theUA's Peace Corps Prep and Recruiter's office, department program staff,Graduate Center staff, agency partners, and the National Peace CorpsOffice.
• Developand manage the application process for the Coverdell Program, includingapplications for assistantship and internship positions with partneringagencies in the Tucson community.
• Coordinateapplication review committees, which include faculty, staff, students, andcommunity members.
• Facilitateaward letter acceptance and denial process.
• Managethe UA Graduate College Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows website and pagecontent in collaboration with the Graduate Center.
• Collaboratewith Graduate Center staff to create and provide social mediacontent/posts.
• Coordinateand oversee various University Peace Corps events, including the annualCoverdell Fellows orientation events, the Peace Corps Fellows Fair/Posterevent, and the End-of-Year Fellows meeting/social.
• Workwith Graduate Assistants (GAs) to coordinate and attend Coverdell Serviceprojects throughout the year.
• Assistand empower the Coverdell Fellows to achieve success by setting up socialgatherings to create a sense of community amongst the cohort. This helpsto ensure they thrive both personally and academically within the Fellowsprogram.
• Serveas a primary point of contact for students and Coverdell Fellows,providing responsive support, addressing concerns, and connecting studentswith appropriate resources through collaboration with Graduate Centerpartners.
• Conduct regular check-ins with Fellows to monitor their progresstoward Peace Corps Fellowship goals and outreach requirements, identifypotential barriers to success, and coordinate support as needed to promotesuccessful completion of their outreach goals and requirements.
• Buildand maintain strong, productive relationships with Fellows by fostering anengaging, responsive, and supportive environment that promotes studentsuccess throughout their academic and community engagement experiences.
• Facilitateand complete annual GA Career Conversations with Fellows and OA sitepartners.
• Developand implement various learning experiences and strategies, includingmentoring, professional development, recruitment and outreach activities,related to both Coverdell Fellows and events put on by the GraduateCollege, that support all graduate students and their overall studentexperience.
• Responsiblefor completing annual reporting requirements to the U.S. Peace CorpsOffice and any other requests that come in related to Peace Corps Fellowsservice/outreach data.
• Manageall financial and operational matters associated with the Peace CorpsFellows Program.
• SuperviseGraduate Assistants who report to this position, and are responsible for:
  • Assistingwith the recruitment and orientation of in-coming fellows.
  • Producingand submitting the Coverdell Fellows newsletter/communications.
  • Organizingmultiple service projects.
  • Coordinationof various PC Fellows events, including the annual Peace CorpsFair/Poster event.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeof UAccess Student and Financial Systems, or similar university systems.
• Knowledgeof university fiscal policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeof graduate student policies and procedures.
• Excellentorganization skills.
• Strongattention to detail.
• Abilityto effectively communicate, both written and verbally.
• Ability to work as a member of team.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional levelexperience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience,or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Personal volunteer or internship experience.
• Prior involvement or service with the Peace Corps program and knowledge of the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program.
• Experience working with or in the non-profit sector and/or non-government organizations (NGO’s).
• Experience developing and managing volunteer and/or internship programs and opportunities.
• Six or more years of progressively responsible program coordinator experience.

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Student Services

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay $53,039 - $66,299

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 7

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Career Stream and Level PC2

Job Family Student Support

Job Function Student Services

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date 10/26/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Rachel Nielsen
Assistant Dean, Business-Finance
[e-mail]

Open Date 9/22/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

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