Program Coord., Center for Stud. Involvement

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator assists in the development and implementation of major campus programs intended to enrich the co-curricular experience of students. This role fosters an inclusive and vibrant campus life through student engagement and community building by creating and supporting traditional programs, large-scale campus-wide events, and club specific events. Some evening and weekend work is required.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

1. Event Coordination (40%)

• Foster student engagement, connection, and a sense of belonging through programs, workshops, and co-curricular experiences, collaborating with students and colleagues to develop and coordinate meaningful student-centered events and initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with student leaders, student organizations, campus departments, and community partners to expand co-curricular programming and student engagement opportunities
• Design and coordinate comprehensive marketing plans for department programs and events, campus-wide initiatives, and student organizations
• Support the successful programming calendar of the Intercultural Center 
• Schedule vendors and service providers, including catering, security, and AV needs, related to areas of responsibility

1. Leadership Development (30%)

• Advise and coach student organizations, providing guidance on goal setting, member engagement, and event planning/execution to help create and sustain the strongest versions of their organization.
• Support the facilitation of leadership development programs, workshops, and experiences that build students’ skills in communication, collaboration, inclusive leadership, and conflict management
• Partner with colleagues on programs and initiatives that focus on co-curricular opportunities 
• Support the recruitment, training, development, and ongoing supervision of Intercultural Center Peer Mentors
• Assess leadership development programs and student organization support efforts to ensure student learning and identify areas for improvement

1. Administrative Functions (30%)

Oversee department administrative tasks, including the administration of Engage, general office management, and serving as the first point of contact for the office

• Manage accurate financial records for areas of responsibility, including purchasing, expense tracking, forecasting, and reconciling expenditures
• Oversee department webpages and social media, ensuring that information is accurate and updated 
• Maintain accurate program records, participation data, and documentation to support departmental assessment, reporting, and strategic planning
• Represent the department on committees and at events campus-wide
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education administration, or other relevant field preferred
• Student or professional experience in belonging, inclusion, and community-building work that demonstrates the ability to foster a sense of community
• Stays current with best practices in student engagement; student life; belonging; and leadership development
• Strong program/event planning, execution, and management skills
• Ability to be a self-starter and work in a fast-paced office environment as part of a team
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with students, campus communities, and members of the public
• Ability to manage conflict and work towards resolution 
• Ability to responsibly manage all aspects of a departmental budget 

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Expected Hiring Range:

$67,000 - $75,000

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change

Additional Information

Northeastern University offers benefits-eligible employees a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Employees joining our New York City campus will begin with benefits equivalent to those of the institution formerly known as Marymount Manhattan College until benefits transition to Northeastern's full plans effective January 1, 2027. Northeastern will provide further information in advance of that transition.

Current NYC campus benefits include:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation, sick time, leave of absence, and other applicable paid time off
• Tuition benefits for employees, dependents, and spouses

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.   

Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 15 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; New York City, New York, Portland, Maine; Seattle, Washington; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver.

Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.

Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.