Program Coordinator, Culture, Belonging and Cultural Engagement

Clarkson University•Potsdam, NY

18h

About The Position

The Program Coordinator supports the mission of the Center for Culture, Belonging & Global Engagement by advising and developing student organizations and creating opportunities that foster culture, identity, belonging, intercultural learning, and student engagement. The coordinator serves as a primary resource for cultural, identity-based, faith-based, international, and other affiliated student organizations and works closely with the Associate Director to develop programs, leadership opportunities, and collaborative initiatives that support a vibrant and inclusive campus community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
1-3 years of para professional experience in student engagement / programming
Ability to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends
Ability to travel when necessary
Demonstrated ability to work with all major stakeholders on campus
Demonstrated ability to relate, motivate, advise and mentor students
Demonstrated ability to develop and foster an inclusive environment at work and beyond
Demonstrated ability to multitask, be detail oriented and bringing tasks and projects to successful completion
Proficient or advanced competency in google docs, social media platforms and other related productivity applications (Peoplesoft)
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work with culturally diverse populations
Ability to excel in team environments

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Second Language
Preferred 1-3 years of professional experience

Responsibilities

Advise and support student organizations affiliated with the Center, providing guidance on organizational development, recruitment, leadership transitions, succession planning, University policies, event planning, and organizational sustainability.
Develop student leadership opportunities through officer training, workshops, leadership development, and coaching designed to strengthen communication, collaboration, organizational effectiveness, and student leader success.
Coordinate student programming and engagement, including developing and maintaining a master calendar of Center and student organization events, cultural celebrations, educational programs, and other targeted engagement initiatives.
Support culture, identity, and belonging by working with organizations and student communities representing diverse cultures, identities, backgrounds, faiths, nationalities, and lived experiences.
Foster collaboration among student organizations and with academic and administrative departments, faculty, staff, and campus partners to develop cross-community programs and initiatives.
Assist with Center-wide programming and strategic initiatives, ensuring student organization engagement aligns with the goals and priorities of the Center and University.
Manage organization and program operations, including event logistics, organizational records, budgets, purchasing, communications, and other administrative processes.
Develop communication and outreach strategies to promote student organizations, programs, leadership opportunities, and Center initiatives through appropriate digital and campus communication channels.
Assess student organization and program effectiveness through participation data, student feedback, and other assessment methods; use findings to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen student engagement.
Identify emerging student needs and opportunities and communicate trends, concerns, and recommendations to the Assistant/Associate Director and Center leadership.
Participate in Center programs, committees, trainings, and special projects and perform other duties as assigned.