Student Programs Lead: Physics Internships & Education

American Institute of Physics; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

American Institute of Physics in College Park, MD seeks a Student Program Coordinator to support SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma initiatives, coordinating internships, chapters, and fall conferences. The role emphasizes program management, communication, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver engaging, accessible student experiences.

You will work across Education and Student Programs teams, plan events like PhysCon, monitor timelines, and assess program impact while ensuring excellent participant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Communications, Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience coordinating programs, events, student initiatives, internships, or educational programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with students, faculty, volunteers, and partners.
• Strong organizational and program management skills with ability to prioritize deadlines.
• Experience planning events, workshops, conferences, or educational programming.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the SPS Internship Program administration: applications, onboarding, communications, and lifecycle support.
• Plan and implement professional development activities for student interns.
• Monitor timelines and maintain accurate records, ensuring milestones are met.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Develop resources and engagement materials for SPS chapters and Sigma Pi Sigma.
• Coordinate communications for internships, events, awards, and chapter initiatives.
• Assist with planning student-focused conferences, workshops, and outreach events.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Communications, Science, or related field

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong organizational and program management skills

Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Monday.com (preferred)

Job description

American Institute of Physics in College Park, MD seeks a Student Program Coordinator to support SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma initiatives, coordinating internships, chapters, and fall conferences. The role emphasizes program management, communication, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver engaging, accessible student experiences.

You will work across Education and Student Programs teams, plan events like PhysCon, monitor timelines, and assess program impact while ensuring excellent participant