Program Coordinator

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

23h•$67,000 - $77,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Carl A. Fields Center is Princeton University’s unique cultural center, supporting and challenging diverse perspectives and experiences of race, class, gender, and their intersections. The Program Coordinator, under the direction of the director, provides extensive programming, outreach, and education on campus. This role assists students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members who use the Center, advises student organizations, supervises student employees and volunteers, and assists with daily operations. The coordinator also makes referrals and helps maintain the Center’s 24,000 square foot facility with distinct programming spaces. For full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply with a resume and cover letter by June 14th. The position will remain open until filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2-3 years of related experience.
Ability to consistently work some evenings and weekends for programming above and beyond regular business hours.
Knowledge of diversity and inclusion within the context of higher education.
Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and social justice.
Knowledge of student development and frameworks.
Ability to create and manage mentorship programs for students of underrepresented identities.
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, awareness, and sensitivity.
Strong group facilitation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multicultural, social justice-oriented community comprised of individuals and groups with a wide array of backgrounds, identities, life experiences, and communication styles.
Demonstrated knowledge of and worked experience with policies and programs relating to equity, access, diversity, and inclusion.
Prior experience with program development, management, and evaluation, especially on social justice programs.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information and exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information and situations.
Ability to take the initiative and work independently with good judgment.
Ability to work as a contributing member in a team-oriented environment, including being part of an office unit as well as collaborating with colleagues and partners outside of the university.
Strong fiscal management experience.
Organizational ability to manage the daily operations of a large-scale, high-use programming center.
Ability to utilize current technology to create and enhance the Center's presence on the web and social media sites.
Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets, internet and email, and web and graphic design software.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling, or other related field.
Experience working with college students in a university setting.
Professional experience working with multicultural and social justice education, particularly in the areas of race, ethnicity, nationality, class, disability, religion, sexuality, and gender.
Experience with creative educational program development, including program planning, implementation, and assessment.
Experience giving presentations and conducting training programs.
Experience with facilities management.
Knowledge and/or experience with online reservation systems such as Resource 25.
Experience providing logistical and technical assistance with programs and events.
Ability to concentrate in an open workspace in a busy office environment, pay close attention to detail, and prioritize tasks under intermittent interruption.
Ability to juggle many different projects simultaneously, with consistent accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness.

Responsibilities

Design, coordinate, and deliver educational, cultural, and social workshops and events focusing on diversity, inclusion, and social justice programming.
Develop publicity and program materials.
Evaluate programs, assisting the director in conducting programmatic needs assessments and strategic planning.
Collaborate with the Director to develop annual programming objectives.
Work with colleagues across campus and community partners on joint programmatic initiatives.
Create a printed and online calendar each semester.
Oversee academic, social, and cultural programs and services that promote the success of students of color and other under-represented populations on campus.
Develop diversity, inclusion, and social justice workshops, including learning outcomes and assessment components.
Manage an annual budget and monitor budget expenditures.
Design, coordinate, and deliver campus-wide celebratory events, including Pan-African, Asian Pacific Islander Desi American, Latine, Native and Indigenous, and MENAA graduation celebrations.
Serve as the primary coordinator of orientation and welcome back events.
Oversee and coordinate the Princeton University Peer Mentoring Program (PUMP).
Design and implement a curriculum and development plan for PUMP.
Produce regular reports, statistics, and assessment data related to PUMP for data-informed decisions.
Assist in all aspects of leadership development programs such as the Cultural Leaders' Summits.
Develop and execute training and workshops related to diversity and social justice education.
Assist with developing assessment measures for trainings and workshops.
Assist with the development and structure of the Wellness Wednesdays programming.
Assist graduate and undergraduate student leaders with event planning and program development.
Support recognized cultural student organizations in collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students through funding and advising needs.
Serve as the first point of contact for students, staff, and faculty hosting programs and services at the Center.
Create a welcoming atmosphere for those who come to the Center, advising people on resources, assisting visitors, answering phones, and maintaining the office's social media and online presence.
Assist in the management of the facility.
Oversee the space reservation process, maintenance requests, and troubleshooting of facilities issues.
Prepare budgets, monitor expenditures, and complete all paperwork promptly for assigned programs, ensuring proper maintenance of records.
Work in close collaboration with the director to develop the Center's budget and be responsible for providing periodic budget reports and ensuring expenses are monitored and on track.
Develop a strong working knowledge of the University financial systems (Prime and Concur) and participate in periodic training updates.
Supervise student employees by training them in office policies and procedures, task delegation, and project oversight.
Participate in and support general campus initiatives and departmental, divisional, and institutional goal setting, committees, and special projects.
Support and advise the university community and student groups seeking to collaborate with the Center.
Assist with outreach to further the Carl Fields Center mission and vision.
Maintain outreach to students via social media community engagement, etc.
Manage the oversight of the development and updating of the office website and other online resources.
Oversee resource development for programs, training, and general use, and production of office publications.