Program Coordinator (Higher Education Nonprofit)

Our client, a higher education membership organization, has an immediate need for a Senior Coordinator within their Volunteer Engagement and Leadership Division. This position will provide administrative support to the Executive Director and other members of the division team. This is a temporary to hire opportunity that will be fully in person for the first 90 days then transition to a hybrid schedule.

We are seeking detail oriented candidates with some administrative experience. Previous experience with volunteer engagement and familiarity with higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provides administrative support including managing logistics, scheduling, travel, and email for the Executive Director.
• Serves as a key participant in division-wide projects and activities that seek to engage members and volunteers more deeply in the organization.
• Coordinates activities to meet goals related to key senior volunteer groups.
• Works to enhance the volunteer and staff experience, create efficiencies, and identify opportunities for volunteers to engage more deeply with the organization.
• Works with colleagues across the association to ensure the effective delivery of services to volunteers
• Manages operational and logistical support for Executive groups.
• Works with Executive Director to identify and manage other key member engagement activities.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Related experience or transferable skills in educational advancement, volunteer management, and event planning experience highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, project management, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Smartsheet or other project management applications, and database programs.

Full vaccination and one booster shot against Covid-19 is required.