A Higher Education Program Coordinator coordinates one or more programs carried out by a college or university. Often specializes in academic support-focused programs.
School of Education Operations & Strategic Initiatives Coordinator UMass Lowell United States, Massachusetts, Lowell Jul 28, 2026
General Summary of Position:
The School of Education Operations & Strategic Initiatives Coordinator provides operational and administrative support for key university and college strategic initiatives while coordinating the School's day-to-day administrative operations. The position serves as the School's primary coordinator for budgets, communications, events, faculty support, grant support, and operational support for strategic initiatives, including Gateway Cities, UTeach, paraeducator pathways, and the Center for Educational Partnerships.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience performing duties related to budget management, communications, and faculty and student support in an academic department of comparable size and complexity as the SOE
•will consider candidates with HS Diploma or GED/equivalent and 10 years of directly related experience
Demonstrated experience with computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, database systems.
Experience with PeopleSoft or comparable administrative management systems
Additional Considerations:
Masters degree preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage diverse array of administrative challenges and consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period. This position is full-time, benefited and in the SEIU professional union in grade P17. Anticipated salary range based on qualifications with formal minimum: $65,693, 25th quartile of $74,725 and midpoint of $84,758. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received. Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. The University of Massachusetts President's Office welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
