Program Coordinator

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Job Posting Title:

Program Coordinator

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM AA - APSS - Center for Community Engagement Learning and Leadership - CCELL (Sarah Anna Becker (00011867))

Work Location:

0139 William P. Johnston Hall - Office

Pay Grade:

Professional Hourly

Job Description:

The Coordinator will serve as the primary contact, facilitator, and advisor for the Engaged Citizen Program. In addition, they will support the Director and Program Manager in the promotion and development of service-learning partnerships among faculty, student, and community partners. 
The coordinator will engage in the following activities:
 

Job Responsibilities:

Engaged Citizen Program facilitation and logistics 50%
• Serving as primary internal and external contact for the program
• Facilitating student recruitment, orientation, and retention for the Engaged Citizen Program
• Maintaining confidential student data for multiple cohorts throughout the academic year
• Promoting the Engaged Citizen Program internally and externally through CCELL communication channels such as Facebook, Twitter, GroupMe, and email

Service-learning program facilitation and logistics 20%
• Coordinating with the director and program manager in developing and maintaining service-learning partnerships among faculty, student, and community partners, such as contacting constituents, setting up meetings, helping to develop partnership agreements, etc.
• Working with CCELL staff to conduct community partner and student assessments of service-learning courses and the ECP program

Program/event planning and execution 15%
• Facilitating faculty, student, and community partner awards and recognition
• Spearheading ECP student-focused events throughout the academic year to increase engagement and retention
• Spearheading ECP graduation ceremony/ies and programming
• Assisting CCELL staff with ongoing educational programming

Office Management 15%
• ECP report writing and documentation
• Assisting CCELL staff with data management, documentation of service-learning activities, and assessment of service-learning
• Mentoring and supervising undergraduate student workers

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree Substitute: LSU is dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees feel appreciated for their skills and individuality. If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications as listed but has substantial experience in the key job responsibilities, we encourage them to apply.

Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree

Specific Experience: experience as an academic advisor in higher education; strong human relations skills. Familiarity with service-learning and community engagement; demonstrated proficiency in writing, editing, design, and layout for social media and e-newsletters; demonstrated understanding of public relations concepts appropriate to university and community settings; attention to detail.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide cover letter, resume, (3) professional references and transcripts. Official transcripts, if needed are required prior to hire.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Sarah Becker at [email protected]

Posting Date:

July 1, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 25, 2025

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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