Program Coordinator

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Job Title:

Program Coordinator

Department:
Undergraduate Education | Frank W. Hale, Jr. Black Cultural Center.

Leads outreach, communications, programming coordination, and student engagement initiatives for HBCC. This role supports the development, promotion, and implementation of programs and events while fostering relationships with students, campus partners, artists, and community collaborators. The position also contributes to operational coordination, marketing efforts, and student-facing initiatives that enhance visibility, engagement, and participation across HBCC programming.

• Manage the planning, coordination, implementation, and assessment of HBCC programs, events, and initiatives
• Lead the event logistics, scheduling, registration systems, and operational coordination
• Maintain and initiate communication and logistics with vendors, collaborators, speakers, performers, and campus/community partners
• Lead hospitality, setup, breakdown, and other event-related operational needs
• Manage maintaining organizational systems, calendars, timelines, and event documentation
• Support gallery programming, exhibitions, artist engagement, and collection-centered initiatives
• Create and administer educational, cultural, and creative programming connected to HBCC collections and spaces
• Coordinate logistics and communication related to exhibitions, installations, and cultural events
• Support visitor engagement and community participation related to collections programming

• Manage marketing, communications, and promotional efforts for HBCC programs and initiatives
• Maintain with social media coordination, digital engagement, and content scheduling
• Coordinate listserv messaging, reminder communications, and outreach campaigns
• Collaborate with university marketing and communications partners as needed
• Manage development of promotional materials, visibility initiatives, and audience engagement strategies
• Assist with maintaining consistent communication practices and public-facing messaging
• Manage outreach, engagement, and visibility initiatives that strengthen HBCC’s campus and community presence
• Assist with partnership development, collaborative programming, and community engagement opportunities
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with students, departments, student organizations, artists, and community partners

• Manage with coordination, onboarding, scheduling, training, and support of student workers and program staff
• Manage hiring and administrative processes related to graduate assistants, FWS students, interns, and volunteers
• Maintain student staffing schedules, operational coverage, and communication systems
• Contribute to creating positive and organized student-facing work environments
• Participate in collaborative initiatives and other departmental activities as needed

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 2 years in experience

• 2–4 years’ experience in outreach and engagement, Marketing and student engagement.

The target hiring range for this job profile is $ $47,700 - $62,220. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location:

Hale Hall (0085)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled

Hours:

40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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