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Department:
Career Advising 1
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Work Modality:
Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)
Union:
SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.
Job Description:
Summary:
The Program Coordinator, Career Education supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of career education programming for American University students. Reporting to the Associate Director, Career Advising and Education, this position plays a central role in administering AU’s career-related course, coordinating career education workshops and programs, and maintaining educational resources that support student career readiness.
The Program Coordinator provides day-to-day operational and logistical support to ensure career education initiatives are delivered effectively and consistently. The role collaborates closely with Career Center staff, faculty, students, and campus partners to support high-quality learning experiences that are accessible, organized, and responsive to student needs.
The Program Coordinator may supervise student employees who assist with program delivery, peer engagement, and course support.
Essential Functions:
1.) Career Course Coordination & Support
AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .
Other Details
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [contact details available in the full listing] .
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
Department:
Career Advising 1
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Work Modality:
Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)
Union:
SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.
Job Description:
Summary:
The Program Coordinator, Career Education supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of career education programming for American University students. Reporting to the Associate Director, Career Advising and Education, this position plays a central role in administering AU’s career-related course, coordinating career education workshops and programs, and maintaining educational resources that support student career readiness.
The Program Coordinator provides day-to-day operational and logistical support to ensure career education initiatives are delivered effectively and consistently. The role collaborates closely with Career Center staff, faculty, students, and campus partners to support high-quality learning experiences that are accessible, organized, and responsive to student needs.
The Program Coordinator may supervise student employees who assist with program delivery, peer engagement, and course support.
Essential Functions:
1.) Career Course Coordination & Support
- Coordinate daily operations for AU’s career-related course,
including scheduling, roster management, Canvas course shells, and
standard communications.
- Support course delivery logistics, including materials
preparation, classroom or Zoom coordination, and assignment
setup.
- Provide support to instructors of record with grading
workflows, attendance tracking, and responding to student
inquiries.
- Manage the organization and maintenance of course content and
instructional materials in collaboration with the Assistant
Director of Curriculum Integration.
- Coordinate with the Registrar and OIT on course setup,
enrollment processes, accessibility needs, and technical
support.
- Ensure course operations align with university academic
policies and instructional standards.
- Coordinate logistics for career education workshops, programs,
and events, including room reservations, AV needs, catering, and
setup.
- Manage registration, attendance tracking, and post-event
communications.
- Support in-person, virtual, and hybrid career education
programming.
- Maintain program calendars and assist with scheduling across
Career Center teams and campus partners.
- Support consistent delivery of recurring programs through
established processes and documentation.
- Coordinate and support peer education efforts, including Career
Ambassadors or course assistants.
- Oversee student employee scheduling, task coordination, and
training support.
- Support outreach efforts such as tabling, presentations, and
information sessions to promote career education programs.
- Serve as a first point of contact for student questions related
to career education programs and courses.
- Collaborate with student organizations and campus partners to
support student participation.
- Draft and manage routine communications related to programs and
courses, including emails, announcements, and FAQs.
- Track and analyze participation, attendance, and engagement for
courses and programs.
- Maintain and manage spreadsheets, databases, and program
records.
- Coordinate basic budget-related activities including budget
tracking, purchasing requests, and invoice processing.
- Maintain program documentation, templates, and standard
operating procedures.
- Supervises student employees, including Career Ambassadors
and/or course assistants.
- Prioritizing and Organizing.
- Serving Customers.
- Displaying Creativity.
- Acquiring and Analyzing Information.
- Supporting Coworkers.
- Full-time.
- 35 hours per week.
- Monday - Friday schedule.
- Hybrid work modality.
- $30.22 - $32.97 per hour.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- 1 - 3 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor's degree.
- 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.
- Some local travel may be required.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and event
coordination tools.
- Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.
AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .
Other Details
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful
completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must
deliver their services to the university from either the District
of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the
university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
- American University is an
E-Verify employer.
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [contact details available in the full listing] .
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
