"Parent & Family Programs Coordinator"

Parent & Family Programs Coordinator

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary Range: USD $17,870.00/Yr. - USD $25,020.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Categories: Student Resources

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Part-Time

Department: Parents and Family Programs

Associated Division: SVP for Student Affairs

Req ID: 8186

Overview

The Coordinator for Parent & Family Programs serves as the central connection point for families of Auburn University's 30,000+ students primarily through the Auburn Family Portal and active engagement across social media platforms. This role responds to parent questions and concerns via email, phone, and social media while also creating and sharing timely updates, resources, and campus highlights to keep families informed and involved. The Coordinator for Parent & Family Programs collaborates with departments across campus to ensure family communications reflect the full Auburn experience and support student success.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and create content for electronic communications for the office, including website, Family Portal, Family Connection Hours, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Coordinate large-scale parent and family events, including Fall Family Weekend.
• Respond to parent questions/concerns via e-mail and phone, including managing the parent@auburn.edu account.
• Support the AUPFA Board of Directors and Ambassadors.
• Communicate with staff across campus and the community about Parent and Family Programs.
• Serve on university committees on behalf of Parent and Family Programs.
• Review content for Parent & Family Resource Guide and other publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Desired Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in communications, hospitality, customer experience management, client support, education, or similar field.
• Familiarity in social media strategy, digital content creation (Adobe Creative Cloud preferred), and writing for diverse platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), content management systems, and design tools.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

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