Program Coordinator, Operations - Atlanta, GA Job at UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND i

Program Coordinator, Operations - Atlanta, GA

Job Description

The Program Coordinator performs an administrative role with the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building program management team, assisting multiple program managers with programmatic responsibilities. The Program Coordinator will have the responsibility of performing administrative duties such as answering phones and emails, filing, and managing schedules, while also assisting in budget oversight and event planning.

About UNCF

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, has been an engine of minority educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of black students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed more scholarships to help minorities attend school than any entity outside of the federal government, and enabled more than 500,000 minority and low-income students to graduate from UNCF’s member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap between African Americans and other populations by increasing postsecondary access and success for students from underrepresented groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.

About ICB

Launched in 2006, UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) provides targeted capacity-building resources to help HBCUs improve their resilience. We define resilience as the institution’s ability to improve its operation today and future-proof them for tomorrow. ICB’s engagement equips UNCF member institutions, and other HBCUs and PBIs, to provide high-quality educational experiences to their students and the broader Black community. ICB’s work focuses on three areas critical to HBCU success: institutional effectiveness, academic competitiveness, and financial viability. Beyond our strategic advisory and project management support, ICB serves as an innovation hub for Black colleges, connecting institutions to funders, best practices, resources, and subject matter experts both within and outside of UNCF.

Successful candidates will join the Institute for Capacity Building team which is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to specific roles and responsibilities, ICB team members have proven to be successful when they:

• Are driven to serve people and institutions that are often undervalued and overlooked;
• Embrace collaboration as a critical value to ensure effective teamwork and adoption of best practices;
• Seek out opportunities to innovate and improve upon conventional practices and procedures;
• Take personal responsibility for executing key projects and developing relationships; and
• Operate with a sense of mission and purpose.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Program Coordinator will provide strategic support to program managers and leaders within ICB. Key responsibilities include:

• Program Management: Assist in the development, implementation, and oversight of various ICB programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
• Event Planning: Plan and execute special events, annual convenings, and webinars, managing logistics and ensuring successful outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between stakeholders, including funders, partners, and participants, fostering strong relationships and effective communication.
• Strategic Communication: Develop and update content for social media, newsletters, and marketing materials to promote ICB initiatives and increase visibility.
• Budget Oversight: Assist in invoice processing, budget management, including preparing financial reports and tracking program expenses.
• Content Creation: Create engaging presentations, flyers, and other promotional materials to support program activities.
• Innovation and Improvement: Seek opportunities to enhance program processes and implement best practices to improve efficiency and impact.
• Grant and Proposal Support: Assist in the writing and submission of grants and proposals to secure funding for ICB programs.
• Policy Management: Assist with updating and communicating current policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Candidates should have:

• 1-3 years of experience in program coordination or related roles.
• A high school diploma required; a bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Creativity in event planning and marketing.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Ability to think strategically and implement innovative solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental & Vision

Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave

Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)

Flex Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Account

Holiday Savings Plan

Salary: $54,000 (Salary is commensurate with experience.)

UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V