Senior Programs & Events Coordinator

University of New Hampshire; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Keene State College is seeking a Senior Program Support Assistant for the Cohen Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. The role includes coordinating events, managing budgets, and handling office communications while supporting students, faculty, donors, and community members.

Responsibilities cover event logistics, travel coordination, vendor relations, scheduling, and budget oversight, with duties spanning administrative tasks and campus collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience managing budgets and procurement/purchasing.
• Proven time management and organizational abilities.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute logistics for Cohen Institute events (rooms, catering, setup, volunteers, security).
• Create guest speaker itineraries and coordinate travel accommodations.
• Develop advertising materials with Marketing; distribute campus and community materials.
• Collaborate with partners to plan event aspects and manage spaces/class scheduling.
• Greet visitors, answer inquiries, route messages, and manage institute communications.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Independence and teamwork

Microsoft 365

Zoom

Procurement

Budget management

Event planning

Confidentiality

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of relevant experience

Associate’s Degree and 4 years of relevant experience

High school graduation or equivalent and 6 years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Budgeting systems

Job description

Keene State College is seeking a Senior Program Support Assistant for the Cohen Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. The role includes coordinating events, managing budgets, and handling office communications while supporting students, faculty, donors, and community members.

Responsibilities cover event logistics, travel coordination, vendor relations, scheduling, and budget oversight, with duties spanning administrative tasks and campus collaboration.