Program Coordinator

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

8d • $22 - $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Coordinator for the Global Arts and Humanities | Cross-Disciplinary Research Exchange will support the development and implementation of community-engaged programming, with a particular focus on initiatives aligned with the K–12 Teaching Institute Program. The Global Arts + Humanities facilitates cross-disciplinary collaboration in the arts and humanities by providing support in the form of research and creative practice grants, graduate team and postdoctoral research fellowships and experiential teaching and learning grants. As part of GAH’s community-engaged portfolio, the K-12 Teaching Institute brings together elementary, middle and high school teachers from Central Ohio for an exploration of multidisciplinary approaches to understanding and teaching difficult subjects in America’s past and present.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or combination of education and experience
• Higher education experience
• Demonstrated experience coordinating educational programs, workshops, events, or community-engaged initiatives.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong administrative and operational skills, including recordkeeping, scheduling, procurement, purchasing, and fiscal tracking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for program operations, including correspondence, fiscal data management, purchasing, and vendor payments.
• Coordinate the preparation and distribution of program communications and promotional materials, including digital and print newsletters, in collaboration with GAH communications staff.
• Manage the procurement, preparation, and distribution of program materials for participating educators.
• Maintain accurate program records, schedules, and other administrative documentation to support the effective operation of the Institute.
• Coordinate K–12 Teaching Institute programming throughout the academic year, including annual orientation events, classroom sessions, experiential learning opportunities, and workshops. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, logistics, and site coordination.
• Support outreach, marketing, and recruitment efforts, including coordinating and leading information sessions with Central Ohio school districts and educators.
• Coordinate and schedule Institute meetings and related activities, ensuring effective communication and follow-through among participants, instructors, partners, and GAH staff.
• Participate in GAH committee and staff meetings, including Advisory Committee meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level