Colby College
ProgramCoordinator,LindePackmanLab
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“Program Coordinator, Linde Packman Lab at Colby College. Skills: Program coordination, Student support, Operational management, Event logistics. Administer operational processes. Coordinate academic-year programs”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure effective execution of courses; Ensure effective execution of events; Ensure effective execution of partnerships; Ensure effective execution of internship experiences; Support Lab's strategic goals; Support Lab's programmatic goals; Enhance operational efficiency; Enhance student experience
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Operational coordination
Occasional evening hours, Occasional weekend hours, Handle confidential information, Handle sensitive information, Work with variety of timelines, Respond to urgent needs, Interact with public, Professional demeanor, Respectful demeanor, Thoughtful demeanor, Movement throughout campus, Extended computer use, Lift up to 10 pounds, Clear close vision, Clear far vision, Adjust focus
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree required, 2+ years administrative experience, 2+ years operational experience, 2+ years program coordination experience, 2+ years student support experience, Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Proficiency with Google Workspace
Nice to Have
Experience in higher education preferred, Experience in student programming preferred, Experience in nonprofit operations preferred, Experience in event coordination preferred, Familiarity with databases preferred, Familiarity with CRM systems preferred, Familiarity with learning management systems preferred, Familiarity with related technology platforms preferred, Interest in STEM education preferred, Interest in experiential learning preferred, Interest in program administration preferred
What You'll Do.
Administer operational processes
Coordinate academic-year programs
Coordinate summer STEM programs
Coordinate internships
Coordinate advising activities
Coordinate student engagement initiatives
Manage student communications
Maintain participation data
Analyze participation data
Analyze program outcomes
Respond to student needs
Resolve operational issues
Coordinate student programming
Coordinate guest speakers
Coordinate community events
Administer event registration
Administer event scheduling
Administer event communications
Administer event participation
Coordinate institutional partnerships
Coordinate community partnerships
Schedule partner meetings
Support internship placements
Support collaborative activities
Collaborate with campus departments
Collaborate with external organizations
Coordinate scheduling for leadership
Coordinate operational planning
Develop operational systems
Maintain operational systems
Develop record systems
Maintain record systems
Develop documentation processes
Maintain documentation processes
Coordinate purchasing
Coordinate resource management
Support website maintenance
Support Moodle platform maintenance
Support operational systems maintenance
Monitor operational workflows
Prioritize administrative needs
Prioritize programmatic needs
Coordinate reimbursements
Coordinate budget transactions
Compile information for reports
Organize information for reports
Coordinate with Finance office
Coordinate with Sponsored Programs office
Respond to operational issues
Respond to student issues
Support program participation
Prioritize urgent matters
Coordinate responses with leadership
Coordinate responses with campus partners
Recommend process improvements
Implement process improvements
Participate in departmental meetings
Collaborate on initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lab leadership; Faculty; Students; External partners; Campus departments; External organizations; Finance office; Sponsored Programs office; Lab leadership; Campus partners
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Interpersonal communication
Full Job Description
# _**Job Description**_ ## **Department:** STEM Programming ## **Pay Rate Type:** Salary ## **Employee Type:** ## Job Summary: The Program Coordinator manages and administers operational and programmatic functions for the Linde Packman Lab, a high-impact, student-centered biosciences program focused on experiential learning, internships, student engagement, and partnership development. This position is responsible for coordinating complex program activities (including coordinating the Colby Achievement Program in the Sciences and Pulver Science Scholars Program), administering operational processes, supporting student engagement initiatives, and ensuring the effective execution of courses, events, partnerships, and internship experiences. Working closely with Lab leadership, faculty, students, and external partners, the Program Coordinator exercises independent judgment in prioritizing operational needs, managing concurrent projects, resolving program related issues, and coordinating activities in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. The role contributes to the development and continuous improvement of operational systems and administrative processes that support the Lab’s strategic and programmatic goals. # **Essential Functions** To be successful in this position, an individual should be able to perform the essential duties and bring the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that support the role. Colby College supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This list of duties is intended to be representative rather than exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. ## Program Administration and Student Engagement * Administer and coordinate operational processes supporting on-campus academic-year and summer STEM programs, internships, courses, advising activities,
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