Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives

Campus Compact

2h•$53,000 - $58,000•Remote

About The Position

The Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives supports the design, coordination, and implementation of cross-cutting projects advancing Campus Compact’s mission and strategic priorities. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives, the Coordinator provides project coordination, communication, and logistical support across multiple initiatives, working with colleagues and external partners. This early-career role suits someone who is organized, eager to learn, and motivated by civic and community engagement, equity, and institutional impact. This is a one-year, grant-funded position, with possible renewal depending on funding. It is a remote, full-time, exempt position with occasional travel for staff gatherings and Campus Compact events, particularly the annual in-person staff retreat. The organization would like the position to start as soon as reasonably possible, ideally no later than January 4, 2027. The compensation band is $53,000–$58,000. Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities dedicated to higher education civic and community engagement. It supports institutions in developing students’ citizenship skills and building effective community partnerships. The organization provides national healthcare coverage, generous paid time off, and an employer retirement contribution, and emphasizes employee well-being, professional development, a flexible work environment, and an inclusive and caring culture. Its stated shared values include equity, growth mindset, accountability, responsiveness, and transparency.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience supporting events, convenings, programs or projects, and/or cohort-based programs.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to draft clear, professional correspondence.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated interest in civic engagement, community engagement, higher education, or the nonprofit sector.
Proficiency with standard office technology, such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, and comfort learning new systems and tools such as Asana.
A deep personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to adapt communication tone for different audiences and draft emails, summaries, and basic reports.
Ability to track details, manage calendars and logistics, and support project momentum.
Ability to collect, organize, and accurately summarize data and information to support learning and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project management or collaboration tools.
Experience with CRM or data tracking systems.
Experience working with college and university faculty, staff, or administrators.
Experience with nonprofit or community-based organizations.
Coordination and logistical planning skills.
Note-taking, synthesis, and documentation skills.
Written communication and proofreading skills.
Internal and external relationship management skills.
Experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, or community-based initiatives.
Exposure to grant-funded projects or reporting processes.
Experience supporting events, convenings, or cohort-based programs.

Responsibilities

Conduct background research, environmental scans, and data collection; synthesize findings, notes, and insights for internal use, presentations, and reports.
Coordinate day-to-day strategic initiative activities and track and update timelines, deliverables, and work plans.
Support the Director and other Strategic Initiatives staff with project plans, schedules, and documentation.
Maintain organized initiative and grant records, shared folders, and tracking tools.
Support planning and delivery of virtual and in-person meetings, convenings, and events.
Manage event logistics, including scheduling, registration, meeting materials, technology setup, and follow-up communications.
Take meeting notes and track action items to support follow-through.
Provide administrative support, including scheduling, expense tracking, routing contracts for signatures, and invoice processing.
Participate in team meetings, retreats, and organizational activities, and complete other related duties as required.
Draft and edit basic communications, including emails, briefs, summaries, and updates for internal and external audiences.
Coordinate with communications staff to disseminate initiative-related content.
Track initiative-related data for evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement.
Compile data, narratives, and documentation for funder and partner reporting requirements.
Support engagement with campus partners, funders, fellows, and other collaborators through timely communication and coordination.
Prepare materials and resources for partners participating in initiatives, cohorts, or working groups.