Work College Initiatives Coordinator

Berea-College; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Berea College is seeking a Work College Initiatives Coordinator to manage cross-functional program initiatives and oversee the MoneyWi$e financial education efforts for students on campus.

The role balances project management duties with developing and delivering financial wellness programming, mentoring student staff, and aligning activities with institutional priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, higher education, finance, or a related field.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends during the academic term.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional Work College Program initiatives and track shared goals.
• Support assigned projects and align efforts with program priorities.
• Develop and implement the MoneyWi$e financial wellness program for students.
• Provide financial literacy counseling or oversee peer counselors.
• Analyze data and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop students in the Work College Program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Cross-department collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, higher education, finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Box

Banner

Qualtrics

Job description

Under the general direction of the Dean, the Work College Initiatives Coordinator provides project management and coordination support across Work College Program priorities and oversees the coordination of financial capabilities education through the MoneyWi$e initiative. The role is divided approximately evenly between these two areas of responsibility: project management and coordination (including support for assigned projects) make up approximately 50% of the role, and the MoneyWi$e initiative makes up the other approximately 50%. These percentages are intended as planning guidance rather than a fixed allocation, and the balance of time will shift from term to term based on programmatic needs and institutional priorities.

In the project management capacity, the Coordinator serves as project manager for cross-functional Work College Program initiatives and provides support on assigned projects, helping align efforts, track shared goals, and strengthen the connection between students' academic and work-learning experiences. In the MoneyWi$e capacity, the Coordinator is responsible for creating and implementing the financial wellness program and services for students on campus and consults regularly with relevant faculty and industry professionals to ensure the curriculum and programming remain current and relevant. More broadly, the Coordinator aligns their duties with data analysis and other Work College Program duties to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the program in achieving its goals.

Following long-standing tradition and practice at Berea College, this position includes responsibility for supervising, mentoring, and developing students in the College's integrated Work College Program. This supports student learning, career readiness, and the program's learning goals and outcomes. The Work College Program provides a developmental framework that guides student learning while creating a structured mentorship opportunity, with role-specific training that equips faculty and staff mentors to support student development. Faculty and staff mentors play an essential part in helping students connect their work-learning-service experiences with broader academic, professional, and personal development. For faculty, this aligns with Berea's tenure and promotion criteria.

The Academic Affairs Collaboration duties below, together with project management and coordination duties within the Work College Program section below, make up approximately 50% of the role. The MoneyWi$e related duties within the Work College Program section make up the other approximately 50%. These figures are approximate and will shift over time based on programmatic and institutional priorities.

Academic Affairs Collaboration Duties (in support of the Dean of the Work College Program)

• Support the Dean for the Work College Program on assigned projects within the Work College Program’s collaboration with the Division of Academic Affairs, which the Dean primarily leads, including participating in planning meetings as needed to help coordinate timelines.
• Partner with Academic Affairs staff on assigned collaborative projects to help align student support efforts and identify shared priorities across the two divisions.
• Assist in developing and implementing joint programming, communications, and referral pathways between the Work College Program and Academic Affairs.
• Track progress and outcomes on assigned Work College Program/Academic Affairs projects.

Work College Program Duties

MoneyWi$e Financial Capabilities (approximately 50% of role)

• Serve as the primary point of contact for students participating in the MoneyWi$e program, tracking their progress, participation, and program completion.
• Maintain and continue implementing the peer-to-peer model that offers one-on-one financial literacy counseling to students by students, including recruiting, training, and overseeing student peer counselors.
• Lead the development and implementation of the financial wellness program and services for students on campus, including workshops, seminars, one-on-one counseling sessions, and open labor meeting workshops on financial wellness.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial capabilities best practices and trends, consulting regularly with relevant faculty and industry professionals to ensure the MoneyWi$e curriculum and programming remain current and relevant.
• Collect and analyze data and metrics — including student satisfaction surveys developed with the Office of Institutional Research — to evaluate the effectiveness of financial literacy programs and services and make recommendations for improvements.
• Contribute to the creation of educational resources and materials, such as online tutorials, printed guides, and multimedia content, to help educate students about financial wellness topics.
• Following long-standing tradition and practice at Berea College, this position includes responsibility for supervising, mentoring, and developing students in the College's integrated Work College Program. This supports student learning, career readiness, and the program's learning goals and outcomes. The Work College Program provides a developmental framework that guides student learning while creating a structured mentorship opportunity, with role-specific training that equips faculty and staff mentors to support student development. Faculty and staff mentors play an essential part in helping students connect their work-learning-service experiences with broader academic, professional, and personal development. For faculty, this aligns with Berea's tenure and promotion criteria.

Project Management & Program Coordination (approximately 50% of role, combined with Academic Affairs Collaboration Duties above)

• Serve as project manager for cross-functional Work College Program initiatives — developing project plans, timelines, and milestones; coordinating logistics, scheduling, and resource planning; and reporting progress to the Dean for the Work College Program.
• Maintain project documentation and a shared tracking system, including status reports and action items, to ensure visibility and accountability across the Work College Program initiatives, and proactively identify and resolve project risks and bottlenecks with relevant stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison between Academics, Financial Aid, and the Work College Program, educating students on how financial aid and the Work College Program connect to ensure comprehensive support.
• Collect and analyze data and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the Work College Program, including learning outcomes and progress toward program goals.

Education required to ensure success in this position

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, higher education, finance, or a related field.

Experience required to ensure success in this position

• Willing to work as needed beyond hours to host, coordinate, or assist in program events in the evenings and some weekends during the academic term.

Special skills, knowledge and abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently on multiple, complex administrative tasks and priorities
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to faculty, staff and student concerns, addressing issues independently whenever possible and referring them to others when needed
• Ability to develop and update resource materials for the workplace
• Proficiency with technology (e.g. Microsoft Office Programs, Box, Banner, Qualtrics)
• Professional manner and ability to handle confidential information
• Collaborative team-based working style and participatory leadership style are essential
• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to develop timelines, track deliverables, and coordinate multiple concurrent initiatives to completion
• Ability to build and sustain effective cross-departmental partnerships, particularly with academic units
• Experience with data analysis and evaluation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

License, certification, or registration necessary

• Valid driver’s license
• Required background checks

Physical requirements

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to use a computer keyboard and read a computer screen. Requires clear oral communication by telephone and in face-to-face conversation. Ability to maintain a high level of energy is a plus.
• Some light lifting required
• Ability to sit for long periods of time with computer usage
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to travel by car and/or plane

Environmental conditions

• Indoor fast-paced office environment and out of office visitation and support of ~100 labor departments with diverse work environments.

Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment

• Vehicle
• College Vehicle
• Standard office equipment, including computer, fax machine, copier, printer.