Program Coordinator Training & Development

Program Coordinator for Training & Development

Job Title Program Coordinator for Training & Development

Location Campus

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range $20.34 - $22.56

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Full-time

The Program Coordinator for Training and Development is a key position within Student Engagement, providing support to two functional areas within the department:
Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) and Leadership and Greek Life. A vital staff member, the Program Coordinator helps to foster a dynamic and inclusive environment that promotes student involvement, leadership development, and community engagement through coaching and consultation support to a portfolio of Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) and Greek-letter Organizations (GLOs), providing leadership development and training, and leading recognition and compliance efforts.

The Coordinator’s role is central to advancing Student Engagement’s vision of being the hub of student life where every voice is celebrated, leaders are developed, university pride is fostered, and every student finds meaningful and transformative opportunities to connect and thrive. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required in this role.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution required.
• Preferred experience in planning, implementing, and executing student events and programs.

• Ability to plan, implement, and execute a wide range of student organization events, including those requiring contract and financial management.
• Demonstrated, up to date knowledge of student affairs, student activities, and Greek life best practices, and a working understanding of student development and leadership development theories.
• Ability to effectively support and collaborate with a diverse student population.
• Experience in event marketing and promotional strategies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with a broad range of campus and community stakeholders.
• Prior experience as a student leader, Greek student leader, or advisor preferred.

Coaching and Consultation Support:

• Serve as a consultant to a diverse portfolio of Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) and Greek-letter Organizations (GLOs), acting as the primary point of contact for a subset of the University’s 300+ RSOs.
• Support student leaders in the planning and implementation of programs and events, including guidance on event logistics, budgeting, and risk management. Provide education on University and governing body policies and procedures to ensure compliance and organizational success.
• Manage approved funding requests, including contracting, purchasing, and expenditure tracking from the Student Activity Fee and departmental budget(s), to ensure responsible stewardship of funds supporting RSO and GLO programs and events for the specifically assigned student organizations and programs the Program Coordinator will oversee.
• Support officer selection through elections training, leadership transition, and ongoing leadership development.
• Serve…