Strategic Engagement & Partnerships Coordinator

University of New Haven; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Programs

Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Rec & E-

Tuition assistance for employees

Employee discounts

Generous paid time off & holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

University of New Haven is seeking an Operations and Engagement Coordinator to serve as the central operational resource for The Elevation Center, Corporate Partnerships, and Career Development. The role requires independent coordination of administrative operations, engagement activities, events, reporting processes, and strategic initiatives to ensure efficient execution of department priorities.

You will provide high-level administrative support, manage complex projects and communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years in administrative, operations, project coordination, event management or stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data systems; ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and administrative support to leadership across The Elevation Center, Corporate Partnerships and Career Development.
• Coordinate calendars, travel, meetings, materials and briefing documents.
• Develop dashboards, reports and operational processes; track milestones and actions.
• Coordinate outreach with employers and partners; manage records and engagement tracking.
• Plan and manage employer events, workshops, and campus engagements; ensure high-quality experiences for all participants.

Skills

Administrative experience

Project coordination

Event management

Stakeholder engagement

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data management systems

Job description

University of New Haven is seeking an Operations and Engagement Coordinator to serve as the central operational resource for The Elevation Center, Corporate Partnerships, and Career Development. The role requires independent coordination of administrative operations, engagement activities, events, reporting processes, and strategic initiatives to ensure efficient execution of department priorities.

You will provide high-level administrative support, manage complex projects and communications