Student Life & Events Program Manager

Manhattan University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan University seeks a Program Coordinator for the James Patterson Honors Program to design, run, and sustain co-curricular life across student cohorts. This role trains Peer Leaders, directs marketing and communications, and coordinates events from ideation to execution, ensuring alignment with campus schedules and program goals.

The role requires strong project management, exceptional written and verbal communication, and the ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's in higher education or related field welcomed to apply.
• 2+ years in event planning, student affairs, higher education programming, or marketing/communications.
• Experience supervising/training student employees or volunteers.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; handle multiple events with deadlines.
• Familiar with social media platforms and content tools such as Canva or CapCut.

Responsibilities

• Design, run, and sustain JPHP's co-curricular life including events and student engagement.
• Train and supervise Peer Leaders; manage handbook, roledescriptions, and conduct.
• Develop and execute annual marketing and communications plans for JPHP.
• Coordinate cross-campus partners to fit Blue Circle framework and schedules.
• Track attendance, feedback, budgets, and vendor payments.
• Support donor/partner relations at major events.
• Contribute to annual reports and program assessment.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Event planning

Supervision & mentoring

Excellent communication

Project management

Social media basics

Canva

CapCut

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in higher education / related field (pursuing welcomed)

Tools

Canva

CapCut

Job description

Manhattan University seeks a Program Coordinator for the James Patterson Honors Program to design, run, and sustain co-curricular life across student cohorts. This role trains Peer Leaders, directs marketing and communications, and coordinates events from ideation to execution, ensuring alignment with campus schedules and program goals.

The role requires strong project management, exceptional written and verbal communication, and the ability to work some evenings and weekends.