Remote Higher Education Program Coordinator

Active Minds; United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Minds is seeking a Program Associate, Higher Education to support the Youth Leadership Team’s college-focused initiatives. You will help implement the Mental Health Advocacy Institute, coordinating calendars, onboarding, and alumni connections while collaborating with campus partners.

The role emphasizes equity-centered programming and student empowerment. You will work with youth, campus staff, facilitators, and internal teams to ensure smooth program operations, meaningful participant

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience supporting higher education programs, student leadership, or nonprofit initiatives.
• Experience engaging college students and collaborating with campus staff or partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with public speaking/training experience a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail across multiple tasks.
• Experience creating documents, presentations, or educational materials.
• Proficiency with Google products and project management tools (e.g., ClickUp).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of the Mental Health Advocacy Institute, including calendars, onboarding, LMS support, session prep, and milestone tracking.
• Support MHAI recruitment and applications, including outreach to colleges and campus networks, with focus on diverse student groups.
• Coordinate MHAI alumni engagement and connections to leadership opportunities.
• Connect participants to Youth Mental Health Innovation Fund through outreach and sessions.
• Support delivery of higher education resources, webinars, training, and campus partnerships.
• Make routine logistical decisions within program guidelines and escalate complex issues.

Skills

Higher Education Programs

Student Coaching

Program Operations

Content Creation

Collaboration

Data Management

Communication Skills

Tools

Google Workspace

ClickUp

LMS (Learning Management System)

Job description

Active Minds is seeking a Program Associate, Higher Education to support the Youth Leadership Team’s college-focused initiatives. You will help implement the Mental Health Advocacy Institute, coordinating calendars, onboarding, and alumni connections while collaborating with campus partners.

The role emphasizes equity-centered programming and student empowerment. You will work with youth, campus staff, facilitators, and internal teams to ensure smooth program operations, meaningful participant