Program Coordinator

The McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship and Humanities Institute at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) invite applications for a full-time (0.92 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Program Coordinator.

The Program Coordinator offers essential administrative and programming management for the McNeely Center and the Humanities Institute. Key responsibilities include internal and external program communications, planning and executing programs and events, hiring and mentoring student employees, budget administration, and support for student leadership teams.

Why Join Us?

Benefits

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.

Program Operations and Development (30%)

• Maintain program data storage systems.
• Support program assessment efforts through collecting annual assessment materials and tracking alumni placements.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise student employees, as assigned by program directors.
• Coordinate travel, accommodations, and scheduling for program-associated activities and visiting guests.
• Assist program directors in the management of curriculum and course scheduling.
• Assist program directors in the development of program proposals and applications.
• Provide meeting support for program advisory committees.
• Purchase, monitor, and maintain office tools, equipment, and supplies as needed.

Communications and Event Management (30%)

• Coordinate, plan, and manage logistics of events and programs.
• Work in partnership with institutional offices to ensure that alumni relations, promotional materials, event and other notifications, and constituent communications are managed to the highest standards.
• Update and maintain program websites and social media platforms and assist the program directors with digital marketing, program marketing materials, media relations, and outreach for programs and events.

Budget management (20%)

• Review and monitor program budgets and provide timely budget updates to program directors.
• Research, place, and track orders for program and venture purchases.
• Collect purchase and travel documentation and ensure compliance with reimbursement and travel guidelines.
• Allocate and reconcile purchasing card transactions.

Entrepreneur Scholar Program Assistance (10%)

• Coordinate E-Scholars programming.
• Coordinate domestic and international off-campus engagements and travel for the E-Scholars program.
• Assist the Center Director in administering the Entrepreneur Scholars Program including managing recruitment, application, and selection process.
• In collaboration with Consortium partner institution leadership, coordinate the National Entrepreneur Scholar Student Consortium meeting.

Center Legacy Venture Resource and Coordination (10%)

• Provide oversight and resource coordination for student ventures operating within the CSB and SJU Campus Community initially launched by students of the Entrepreneur Scholars program (Square One, Extending the Link, T-Spot, Schu, Clemens Perk)
• Facilitate purchasing and inventory, in collaboration with student leaders

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Post-secondary education or 2-3 years office experience; experience in an academic setting preferred
• Experience working in an office setting, including event coordination, budget management, and/or project management experience
• Proficiency in, or ability to learn, standard office software including Microsoft Office suite and maintain department websites and social media channels
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to take initiative,…