The Program Coordinator I, under general supervision, coordinates the planning, development and implementation of assigned program.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as liaison between students, administration staff, university faculty, vendors, and community members to facilitate the success of student leadership development programs and events.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a series of student leadership development programs to including Certified Student Leader program, Leadership Round tables and workshops on demand, and work to develop and grow leadership skills of student organization participants. 
• Advise Panther Ambassadors, SPIT Knowledge lecture series and various educational, social, and cultural events.
• Assist with the collaboration of several campus-wide and traditional events, for example: Homecoming, Week of Welcome, Welcome Back Week, and Spring Fest. Oversee the creation and implementation of a menu of summer leadership programs for students attending PVAMU for the summer.
• Maintain a working relationship with vendors, departments, and venues on campus. Negotiate with agents and execute contractual talent paperwork. Develop budgets and maintain financial operations to ensure appropriate spending within financial parameters.
• Responsible for developing assessment driven student learning outcomes, risk management policies and procedures. Collaborate with the University marketing department to create effective marketing strategies to students.
• Participate in national, regional, and local professional development opportunities as available. Serve on university, department, and unit committees as assigned. Responsible for staying abreast with best practices associated with college student engagement.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor?s degree
• Two years of related experience.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 12/19/2019

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements:

• Required to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor?s degree from an accredited institution specific to event management/planning, hospitality, communications, public relations, education, business, leadership studies, marketing, or student affairs. 
• Advanced degree in student affairs, counseling, or related field.
• Experience in a college work environment.

Preferred Knowledge Skill and Abilities:

•  Working knowledge of Engaged - formally known as OrgSync.
• Comfortable advising students from a variety of social and economic backgrounds and passion for developing leaders.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Familiarity with event planning.
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting.

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

·         Cover Letter

·         Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements: