Program Coordinator Jobs

New England Board of Higher Education

Boston, MA

Position Title: Program Coordinator (LDA-CT TTA)

Department: Policy & Research

Reports To: Director of Policy & Research

Salary Range: $50,000 - 60,000

GENERAL SUMMARY:

We are seeking a program coordinator for a grant-funded project that facilitates the development of career-alignment pathways in Connecticut. The position is a limited duration appointment (LDA) for 14 months, extension dependent on funding. The Tech Talent Accelerator (TTA) Program Coordinator will work to support the implementation and its participating institutions. Under the direction of the Director of Policy & Research, this person will be responsible for managing communication with grantees, organizing community practice events, and supporting the Senior Project Manager with grant reporting and a large-scale in-person event.

In 2021, The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) and the Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF) were designated by the Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy (OWS) to direct a higher education innovation challenge: The Connecticut Higher Education Tech Talent Accelerator. Through the state’s initial investment in TTA, seven partnerships between business and higher education institutions have been built. This year, with an additional investment from the State of Connecticut, TTA will increase its cohort of grantees and support up to 13 partnerships to increase access to credential pathways leading to in-demand tech jobs and strengthen collaboration between business and higher education institutions.

NEBHE BACKGROUND:

Established in 1955 by six visionary New England governors, the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) is a regional compact that works across New England to help leaders assess, develop, and implement education practices and policies of regional significance; promote regional cooperation that encourages efficient sharing of education resources; and strengthen the relationship between higher education and the regional economy. Based in downtown Boston, NEBHE is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Program Implementation & Communication

• Develops website content for TTA
• Represents the organization with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public
• Assists in planning and executing convenings (community of practice, one-on-one meetings with grantees, summit, and other events), including invitations, logistics, promotion, communication, and follow-ups
• Provides administrative support as needed
• Supports Senior Project Manager in conducting, collecting, and generating program reports
• Manages and responds to inquiries from grantees and stakeholders
• Designs and facilitates effective meetings, workshops, and forums related to TTA and various stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Required

• Experience in event planning
• General familiarity with and interest in higher education, workforce development policies, programs, and practices within the New England context
• Exceptional time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong computer and technology skills, including working knowledge of Office 365, Teams, and Zoom
• Ability to meet deadlines across multiple multi-part projects, including the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral, with the ability to write deliverables suitable for the public
• Detail-oriented and able to work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred

• Knowledge of communications technologies, web design and development tools and principles (e.g., Constant Contact, WordPress, Adobe InDesign)
• Demonstrated experience with social media and marketing to boost interaction with stakeholders
• Experience working on grant-funded projects

BENEFITS

• Medical and dental insurance
• Flexible work environment
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Overnight travel in the Connecticut area is occasionally required
• Retirement plan

CONTACT

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume or CV on LinkedIn or email to [email protected] using the subject line: “NEBHE TTA Program Coordinator.”