Program Coordinator II

Grinnell College

IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Detail Oriented, Higher Education, Logistics Management, Organizational Skills, Program Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
IA
POSTED
7 days ago

Do you thrive at the intersection of higher education, relationship-building, and program management? Are you energized by bringing people together, coordinating meaningful learning experiences, and ensuring that complex initiatives run smoothly? The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) seeks a collaborative, detail-oriented Program Coordinator to help shape and support a vibrant culture of teaching, learning, and professional growth.

In this highly visible role, the Program Coordinator partners closely with the CTL Director to plan, coordinate, and administer a wide range of programs that support faculty development and academic excellence. From signature events and workshops to grants, guest speakers, and faculty engagement initiatives, the coordinator plays a pivotal role in translating ideas into impactful experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage key CTL initiatives, including:

  • Community Fridays

  • Summer workshop programs

  • Portions of New Faculty Orientation

  • Visiting scholars and guest speaker events

  • Additional programs and grant-funded initiatives within the CTL portfolio

  • Serve as a central partner to the CTL Director and collaborate closely with CTL staff to advance the center's mission and strategic goals.

  • Oversee the administrative and operational aspects of CTL programming, including budgeting, scheduling, contracts, event logistics, and resource management.

  • Build and maintain productive relationships with faculty, staff, campus partners, guest presenters, and external organizations.

  • Act as a key point of contact for CTL programs, ensuring clear, professional, and timely communication across diverse stakeholder groups.

  • Anticipate challenges, manage competing priorities, and ensure programs are executed with excellence and attention to detail.

  • Integrate risk management and sound decision-making practices into all aspects of program planning and implementation.

About the Company

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Grinnell College