Program Coordinator Program Manager Jobs in Lexington, MA

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OverviewThe Program Coordinator will assist in the coordination and delivery of programs that support Babson’s undergraduate curriculum. Specifically responsible for working with students; collaborating with faculty members and campus partners; managing student leaders; participating in program design and implementation; delivering timely support services; and serving as the primary coordinator for one or more experiential learning programs.

This is a non-exempt position with the following pay range: $30.36/hour - $33.73/hour; the role is also eligible for bonuses based on performance and budget.

Babson College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees working at least 28 hours per week.

• Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, group life and long-term disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and mental health benefits.
• Time Off: Starting at 2 weeks of vacation annually, 2 weeks of sick time, 1 week of paid family illness time, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and 12 paid holidays per year. President’s holidays are determined each year. 
• Retirement: Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with mandatory employee contributions and a 4:1 employer match.
• Additional Benefits: Wellbeing programs, virtual fitness platform, and employee assistance program.

All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at hr@babson.edu.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting operations of specific core courses. This may include: email management, scheduling calendar accounts for student meetings, training student leaders, organizing and prepping supplies for first week of classes, posting material in the course management software; serving as liaison to faculty teaching teams; serving as a resource to help troubleshoot business operational issues, process financials and paperwork, assisting with programs, events, and simulations; managing administrative aspects of courses; and communicating program and committee status, expectations, and information to appropriate audiences which may include faculty, students, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Hires, trains, and supervises student auditing/accounting mentors for Foundations of Entrepreneurship and Management (FME) course.
• Manages the email account(s) for experiential learning. Responds to all inquiries in a timely manner and elevates issues to the Program Manager as needed.
• Coordinates and supports the use of behavioral assessment tools in FME.
• Creates and manages calendar scheduling system for various student appointments throughout the year.
• Organizes programs and events related to experiential learning programs.
• Assists with regular office hours for student businesses.
• Creates and updates resource documents for students and student businesses.
• Responsible for managing within budget under the direction of the Program Manager.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

Student staff

Requirements

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

• Associate Degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a business or education environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work sensitively with ethnically, culturally, and socially diverse students, staff, and faculty.
• Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, learning management systems, scheduling software, and AI related programs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to take initiative and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, building working relationships across various departments and stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and value the importance of inclusivity of all kinds, with demonstrated commitment to inclusive and collaborative behavior.
• Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support Entrepreneurial Thought & Action (ET&A); take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
• Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

• Some early mornings and/or evenings and occasional weekends.
• This position is onsite, on our Wellesley campus. Hybrid work schedule with one day remote per week and increased remote flexibility based on time of year and position/program needs.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Business coursework is helpful, but not necessary.
• Experience working with learning management systems and databases is desirable.
• Experience with SharePoint Website upkeeping or equivalent is desirable.