Program Coordinator, Peace Corps Coverdell Program (Graduate College)

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reduction for employee and fam

Retirement plans

Recreation and cultural activities

Job summary

The University of Arizona Graduate College seeks a Program Coordinator to develop and oversee the Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Coverdell Fellows Program and related graduate student engagement in Tucson.

You will lead recruitment, financial assistance, and placement with community partners, coordinate application reviews, manage communications and events, and supervise Graduate Assistants to support fellows’ academic and community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Preferred: experience with Peace Corps program and non-profit sector.
• Experience developing and managing volunteer/internship programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with on-campus and community partners including UA offices and National Peace Corps Office.
• Develop and manage the application process for the Coverdell Program and associated assistantship/internship positions.
• Coordinate application review committees with faculty, staff, students, and community members.
• Facilitate award letter acceptance and denial process.
• Manage the Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows site content and collaborate on social media.
• Coordinate and oversee Peace Corps events and fellow orientation activities.
• Supervise Graduate Assistants and coordinate service projects.
• Support Fellows with social and community-building activities.

Skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

UAccess Student Systems

UAccess Financial Systems

Job description

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!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various partners, both on-campus and in the community, including the UA's Peace Corps Prep and Recruiter's office, department program staff, Graduate Center staff, agency partners, and the National Peace Corps Office.
• Develop and manage the application process for the Coverdell Program, including applications for assistantship and internship positions with partnering agencies in the Tucson community.
• Coordinate application review committees, which include faculty, staff, students, and community members.
• Facilitate award letter acceptance and denial process.
• Manage the UA Graduate College Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows website and page content in collaboration with the Graduate Center.
• Collaborate with Graduate Center staff to create and provide social media content/posts.
• Coordinate and oversee various University Peace Corps events, including the annual Coverdell Fellows orientation events, the Peace Corps Fellows Fair/Poster event, and the End-of-Year Fellows meeting/social.
• Work with Graduate Assistants (GAs) to coordinate and attend Coverdell Service projects throughout the year.
• Assist and empower the Coverdell Fellows to achieve success by setting up social gatherings to create a sense of community amongst the cohort. This helps to ensure they thrive both personally and academically within the Fellows program.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for students and Coverdell Fellows, providing responsive support, addressing concerns, and connecting students with appropriate resources through collaboration with Graduate Center partners.
• Conduct regular check-ins with Fellows to monitor their progress toward Peace Corps Fellowship goals and outreach requirements, identify potential barriers to success, and coordinate support as needed to promote successful completion of their outreach goals and requirements.
• Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with Fellows by fostering an engaging, responsive, and supportive environment that promotes student success throughout their academic and community engagement experiences.
• Facilitate and complete annual GA Career Conversations with Fellows and OA site partners.
• Develop and implement various learning experiences and strategies, including mentoring, professional development, recruitment and outreach activities, related to both Coverdell Fellows and events put on by the Graduate College, that support all graduate students and their overall student experience.
• Responsible for completing annual reporting requirements to the U.S. Peace Corps Office and any other requests that come in related to Peace Corps Fellows service/outreach data.
• Manage all financial and operational matters associated with the Peace Corps Fellows Program.
• Supervise Graduate Assistants who report to this position, and are responsible for:
  • Assisting with the recruitment and orientation of in-coming fellows.
  • Producing and submitting the Coverdell Fellows newsletter/communications.
  • Organizing multiple service projects.
  • Coordination of various PC Fellows events, including the annual Peace Corps Fair/Poster event.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of UAccess Student and Financial Systems, or similar university systems.
• Knowledge of university fiscal policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of graduate student policies and procedures.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to 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's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience 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.

Employment Details

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

Compensation Guidance: The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

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

Contact Information

Rachel Nielsen

Assistant Dean, Business-Finance

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