Program Coordinator

Gettysburg College, in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual who has a strong administrative
and collaborative background to serve in this full-time position as the Program Coordinator for the Office of Multicultural Engagement.
Gettysburg College is a highly selective, residential undergraduate liberal arts college, which enrolls approximately 2,400
students. 

The Program Coordinator is a member of the College Life Division and directly serves the Office of Multicultural
Engagement (OME), advising and mentoring students as the initial contact person for students seeking guidance and support. The person in
this position needs to be highly-motivated; manage details with expertise and professionalism; and, establish working relationships with
office staff, student workers, advisors to student groups, and other offices, faculty, and staff on campus. Serving as the primary
administrative support person to the OME, the Program Coordinator will support departmental programs/services and take the lead on select
initiatives which provide support focusing on traditionally underrepresented populations and first-generation students. The program
coordinator plays a large role in supporting the recruitment, transition, and persistence of historically underrepresented students.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as departmental primary point of contact for students, faculty, and staff and
  provides oversight for the reception and welcome area of the OME.
• Serves as the main programmatic assistant for OME, including
  implementation of pre-orientation, outreach & educational cross-cultural events, student support services/programs, and fund-raising
  initiatives. This may include preparing and reviewing contracts, obtaining guest biographies and photos, and making necessary logistical
  arrangements for all programming, including advertising and marketing.
• Manages day-to-day operations of OME including but not
  limited to: complex clerical/secretarial services, student worker supervision and payroll, general office correspondence, departmental
  budgeting, maintaining departmental calendars, and ordering/inventory of supplies and equipment for the OME.
• Compiles data and
  aids with the preparation and processing of required reporting.
• Handles sensitive student information with confidentiality and
  discretion.
• Assists with maintenance of webpage and social media accounts, including the promotion of events.
• Counsels,
  advises, and mentors students.
• Provides support and consultation to student groups for events and activities, including marketing
  and social media efforts.
• Serves as a representative on campus committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; bachelor’s degree and at
  least 2 years of administrative experience or project management/event planning is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have
  experience and passion for working with diverse and underrepresented student populations, including supervision. 
• Must have
  knowledge of general office practices and procedures, data utilization/reporting, and program planning/implementation.
• Strong
  interpersonal and intercultural communication skills. 

In keeping with its strategic focus, Gettysburg College is
interested in candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to providing intentional leadership in building an inclusive, equitable and
diverse campus community focused on retention as well as academic, social, and cultural support services. The incumbent will develop and
assess programs and provide support/development services to students. Information about the College’s commitment to diversity, equity,
and inclusion is available from the Office
of Inclusion and Diversity.

The Program Coordinator is a full-time, support staff position with reduced summer hours. Pay range
for this position is $18.00-$20.00 per hour and is complemented by an available benefits package including medical and dental insurance,
paid time off, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement contribution, dependent tuition benefits, and parent leave. Please see the
College’s Human Resources
Benefits page for details and any applicable eligibility requirements.

Please visit our website to submit application materials
(cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references) through our on-line system: https://gettysburg.peopleadmin.com/postings/5075

Application materials received by Friday, July 14, 2023 will receive full consideration.

Gettysburg College is
committed to creating a more diverse community. As part of that process, the College encourages candidates from historically
underrepresented groups to apply.