[Hiring] Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives @Campus Compact

Role Description

The Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives (Coordinator) supports the design, coordination, and implementation of cross-cutting projects that advance Campus Compact’s mission and strategic priorities. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives, the Coordinator plays a critical executional role—providing project coordination (scheduling, stakeholder alignment meetings, budget support), communication, and logistical support across a dynamic portfolio of initiatives.

This role is well-suited for an early-career professional who is highly organized, eager to learn, and motivated by Campus Compact’s commitment to civic and community engagement, equity, and institutional impact. The Coordinator contributes to multiple initiatives simultaneously and works closely with colleagues across the organization and with external partners and stakeholders.

This is a one-year, grant-funded position, with possible renewal depending on funding.

Essential Responsibilities

• Project & Initiative Support
  • Support initiative design and planning by conducting background research, environmental scans, and data collection and synthesizing findings, notes, and insights for internal use, presentations, and reports.
  • Coordinate day-to-day activities for strategic initiatives, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and work plans are tracked and updated.
  • Support the Director and other SI staff in preparing project plans, schedules, and documentation.
  • Maintain organized records, shared folders, and tracking tools for initiatives and grants.
• Meeting & Event Coordination
  • Support the planning and execution of virtual and in-person meetings, convenings, and events related to strategic initiatives.
  • Manage logistics, including scheduling, registration, meeting materials, technology setup, and follow-up communications.
  • Take notes and track action items to support effective follow-through.
• Administrative & Team Support
  • Provide general administrative support to the Strategic Initiatives portfolio, including scheduling, expense tracking, routing contracts for signatures, and invoice processing.
  • Participate actively in team meetings, retreats, and organizational activities.
  • Complete other related duties as required.
• Communications & Reporting
  • Draft and edit basic communications, including emails, briefs, summaries, and updates for internal and external audiences.
  • Coordinate with communications staff to support the dissemination of initiative-related content.
  • Assist in tracking initiative related data for evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement.
  • Assist with reporting requirements for funders and partners by compiling data, narratives, and documentation.
• Partnership & Stakeholder Support
  • Support engagement with campus partners, funders, fellows, and other collaborators through timely communication and coordination.
  • Help prepare materials and resources for partners participating in initiatives, cohorts, or working groups.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience supporting events, convenings, programs/projects, and/or cohort-based programs.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable; able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and professional correspondence.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a team-based, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated interest in civic engagement, community engagement, higher education, or the nonprofit sector.
• Proficiency with standard office technology (e.g., Google Workspace or Microsoft Office); comfort learning new systems and tools (i.e. Asana).
• A deep personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A clear and professional communicator who can draft emails, summaries, and basic reports and adapt tone for different audiences.
• A dependable coordinator who can track details, manage calendars and logistics, and support project momentum.
• Ability to collect, organize, and summarize data and information accurately to support learning and reporting.

Requirements

• Experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, or community-based initiatives.
• Exposure to grant-funded projects or reporting processes.
• Experience supporting events, convenings, or cohort-based programs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including national healthcare coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• Employer retirement contribution.
• Flexible work environment.
• Inclusive and caring culture.
• Dedication to professional development.
• Winter Break: Dec. 24th - Jan. 1st.
• Summer Reset: Week of July 4th.

Company Description

Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. As the largest national higher education association dedicated solely to higher education civic and community engagement, Campus Compact enables higher education institutions to develop students’ citizenship skills and forge effective community partnerships.