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Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

CompanyLouisiana State University (LSU)
LocationBaton Rouge, LA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Serving as primary internal and external contact for the program
  • Facilitating student recruitment, orientation, and retention for the Engaged Citizen Program
  • Maintaining confidential student data for multiple cohorts throughout the academic year
  • Promoting the Engaged Citizen Program internally and externally through CCELL communication channels such as Facebook, Twitter, GroupMe, and email
  • Coordinating with the director and program manager in developing and maintaining service-learning partnerships among faculty, student, and community partners, such as contacting constituents, setting up meetings, helping to develop partnership agreements, etc.
  • Working with CCELL staff to conduct community partner and student assessments of service-learning courses and the ECP program
  • Facilitating faculty, student, and community partner awards and recognition
  • Spearheading ECP student-focused events throughout the academic year to increase engagement and retention
  • Spearheading ECP graduation ceremony/ies and programming
  • Assisting CCELL staff with ongoing educational programming
  • ECP report writing and documentation
  • Assisting CCELL staff with data management, documentation of service-learning activities, and assessment of service-learning
  • Mentoring and supervising undergraduate student workers

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree
  • Experience as an academic advisor in higher education
  • Strong human relations skills
  • Familiarity with service-learning and community engagement
  • Demonstrated proficiency in writing, editing, design, and layout for social media and e-newsletters
  • Demonstrated understanding of public relations concepts appropriate to university and community settings
  • Attention to detail