Program Coordinator
Boost your chances before you apply.
THE POSSE FOUNDATION INC
Boston, MA, US
Summary
The Program Coordinator provides administrative support for the local site, including managing recruitment logistics, student data, and interview schedules. They also coordinate special events, manage office supplies, and assist program directors with reporting.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Posse Boston - Boston, MA 02111Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $42,000.00 Salary/yearThe Program Coordinator is the primary administrative support for the local site. During recruitment, program coordinators manage incoming nominations, the interview schedule, and student personal information through Salesforce. Additionally, program coordinators provide logistical support for each phase of the interview process, as well as the Award Ceremony, and often take the lead in organizing volunteers. During Pre-Collegiate Training, program coordinators play a key role in managing the Writing Program and coordinate logistics for special events such as summer retreats and the Posse Olympics. In support of the Campus Program, program coordinators collect and organize student data and assist program directors in producing regular reports. Program Coordinators also manage travel logistics and supplies for special events on campus. In addition to these responsibilities, program coordinators provide general support for the local office such as managing calendars, tracking office supplies, answering phones, and welcoming students and guests. The program coordinator reports directly to the program director of the site.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required
Excellent writing skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Excellent time-management skills
Experience with youth is a plus
Ability to work well with college students
Able to work autonomously and within a team
Event management experience a plus
Proficiency required in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, internet and email
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and MS Access a plus
Proficiency/Knowledge of Salesforce a plus
Knowledge of design software
Bilingual a plus
Demonstrated belief in Posse’s mission and values
Posse started in 1989 because of one student who said, “I never would have dropped out of college if I had my posse with me.” The Posse Foundation identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes. The Foundation extends to these students the opportunity to pursue personal and academic excellence by placing them in supportive, multicultural teams—Posses—of 10 students. The Foundation’s partner colleges and universities award Posse Scholars full-tuition leadership scholarships.
The Posse Foundation is a national initiative with program offices in 10 cities: Atlanta, the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, D.C., Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans and New York. Posse recruits students from 20-plus cities across the United States, and nationwide through the Posse Veterans Program.
Looking for more Posse stories on LinkedIn?
Follow the Posse Veterans Program page:
linkedin.com/showcase/posse-veterans-program
Founded
1989
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
New York
Posse started in 1989 because of one student who said, “I never would have dropped out of college if I had my posse with me.” The Posse Foundation identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential who may be overlooked by traditional college selection processes. The Foundation extends to these students the opportunity to pursue personal and academic excellence by placing them in supportive, multicultural teams—Posses—of 10 students. The Foundation’s partner colleges and universities award Posse Scholars full-tuition leadership scholarships.
The Posse Foundation is a national initiative with program offices in 10 cities: Atlanta, the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, D.C., Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans and New York. Posse recruits students from 20-plus cities across the United States, and nationwide through the Posse Veterans Program.
Looking for more Posse stories on LinkedIn?
Follow the Posse Veterans Program page:
linkedin.com/showcase/posse-veterans-program
Founded
1989
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
New York