Student Programs & Outreach Coordinator

Inside Science; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

American Institute of Physics (AIP) in College Park, MD, is seeking a Student Program Coordinator to support student engagement initiatives through SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma. You will coordinate internships, assist with events, and maintain strong communication with students, advisors, and volunteers.

The role emphasizes program management, collaboration, and continuous improvement while supporting undergraduate physics students across multiple programs and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Communications, Science, or related field.
• Minimum of two years coordinating programs, events, student initiatives, internships, or educational programs.
• Experience managing multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and program management skills with deadline prioritization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse stakeholders.
• Experience planning events, conferences, or educational programming.
• Customer service mindset with focus on positive participant experiences.
• Able to analyze feedback and drive program improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day administration of the SPS Internship Program, including applications and onboarding.
• Plan and implement professional development activities for student interns.
• Monitor timelines, maintain records, and meet milestones.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and suggest process improvements.
• Develop resources and engagement materials for SPS chapters and Sigma Pi Sigma.

Skills

Program coordination

Event planning

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Monday.com

Job description

American Institute of Physics (AIP) in College Park, MD, is seeking a Student Program Coordinator to support student engagement initiatives through SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma. You will coordinate internships, assist with events, and maintain strong communication with students, advisors, and volunteers.

The role emphasizes program management, collaboration, and continuous improvement while supporting undergraduate physics students across multiple programs and events.