James Patterson Honors Program, Program Coordinator for Events, Engagement & Marketing

James Patterson Honors Program, Program Coordinator for Events, Engagement & Marketing

Salary

$66,300.00 Annually

Location

Manhattan University, Riverdale NY

Job Type

Administrator Full-Time

Department

James Patterson Honors Program

Opening Date

10/26/2026

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About the University:

Manhattan University is nestled in the historic neighborhood or Riverdale, close to dozens of restaurants and shops as well as Van Cortlandt Park, and is only 35 minutes from midtown Manhattan. Manhattan University is nationally ranked and offers degree programs in the arts, business, education, engineering, and science. The University has approximately 2,900 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in over 50 fields of study. It is committed to excellence in teaching a diverse student body and preparing students for successful careers and fulfilling lives. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and faculty members can thrive personally and professionally.

Position Description

The James Patterson Honors Program serves more than 400 students across all schools of the University. The Program Coordinator designs, runs, and sustains the programs co-curricular life. This includes the Blue Circle student experience, the Speaker Series, Trailblazer Sessions, Blue & White Events, and signature events for each cohort and class year. The Program Coordinator also trains and supervises the Peer Leaders and directs JPHPs marketing and communications.

Job Responsibilities

Event Creation and Programming:

• Create and support the execution of the Blue Circle events, including the Speaker Series, Trailblazer Sessions, and Blue & White Events. This means developing original concepts, formats, themes, run-of-show plans, and materials, and refreshing them each year based on student feedback.

• Create a signature event for each cohort and class year and support its execution, building a deliberate four-year arc:

• First-year students: orientation and "Welcome to the Blue Circle"

• Transfer students: a welcome and connection experience

• Sophomores and juniors: leadership, career, and industry-connection experiences

• Seniors: capstone celebration and the JPHP Student Showcase

• Develop new programming ideas and pilot them with students and Peer Leaders, building a library of repeatable event models that can be sustained year after year.

• Support event execution from start to finish: venues, catering, A/V, guest and speaker coordination, registration, attendance tracking, budgets, and vendor payments.

• Coordinate with Athletics, Residence Life, faculty, advisors, and Campus Events so programming fits the Blue Circle framework and student schedules.

• Collect and analyze attendance and student feedback each term, and use the results to improve programming.

• Support the Executive Director with guest, donor, and partner relations at major events.

Peer Leader Training and Supervision:

• Recruit, select, onboard, and train Peer Leaders. Training covers event roles (check-in, attendance, book table, social media, Q&A), professionalism, and program knowledge.
• Maintain and update the Peer Leader Handbook, role descriptions, and dress code and conduct expectations.
• Schedule Peer Leaders for events and office needs. Give them regular coaching, feedback, and evaluation on professionalism, leadership, collaboration, community building, and program knowledge.
• Develop Peer Leaders professional growth through reflection, LinkedIn and résumé support, and leadership opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Director on Peer Mentor and Peer Leader roles, timesheets, and student employment procedures.

Marketing and Communications:

• Develop and carry out an annual marketing and communications plan for JPHPs students, families, faculty, prospective students, and the wider community.
• Manage JPHPs channels and keep them consistent: Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, GroupMe, Moodle, email, and the jphp@manhattan.edu inbox.
• Direct the production of promotional content, including event reels, student spotlights, flyers, and photography. This includes managing student content creators, workflows, and the production tracker.
• Keep all materials consistent with the JPHP and Manhattan University brand standards.
• Route public-facing content through the Executive Directors approval process.
• Track engagement metrics and report on them each term.

Program Operations and Assessment:

• Maintain the program calendar, event files, and shared drives.
• Maintain and track the events and marketing budgets with the Executive Director.
• Contribute to annual reports, assessment, and donor and stakeholder reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree. Candidates currently pursuing a masters degree in higher education, student affairs, communications, or a related field are welcome to apply.
• 2+ years of experience in event planning, student affairs, higher education programming, or marketing and communications. Graduate assistantships, internships, and significant student-leadership experience count toward this requirement.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, training, or mentoring student employees or volunteers.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines at once.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms and content tools (e.g., Canva, CapCut or similar video-editing software).
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.

Supplemental Information

• Deep knowledge of Manhattan University and the James Patterson Honors Program.
• Experience with graphic design, video editing, or email marketing platforms.
• Experience with budgeting, assessment, and data-informed program improvement.
• Familiarity with the Lasallian mission and values (community, relationship-centered education, inclusion), or a commitment to learning them.

Manhattan University is an E-Verify employer.

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission.

Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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