Brown University
Program Coordinator
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About Brown:
Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty, and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.
Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources webpage for further information.
About the Opportunity:
The College invites applications for a Program Coordinator. If you would like to join a team of dedicated colleagues working to support the intellectual and personal development of students through individualized education, please consider submitting an application. The mission of the College is to support undergraduate student learning and to ensure that each and every student is engaged, empowered, and transformed by their education at Brown.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the College's Assistant Director of Administration and Operations, the Program Coordinator provides administrative, project management, and program/event support to programs within the College. This position serves as an independent coordinator between staff, deans, students, faculty, and campus partners. Responsibilities include developing knowledge of and facility with Brown’s academic and financial policies and procedures and providing project management and logistical support for communications, events, program applications, and other processes. This position serves as an initial point of contact, addressing general and program-specific inquiries from multiple stakeholder groups, and connecting them with resources across the University. As a member of the College's operations and support team, this position will provide back-up support to assigned programs within the College's academic advising, curriculum, and co-curriculum teams and general administrative support for the College’s office-wide procedures and processes.
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Major Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the communications needs of assigned programs
- Program operations, financial transactions, and assessment support
- Planning and coordination of program-related events
- Assigned Back-Up Support, Program Support, and Cross-Training
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with project management and/or event planning, with excellent communication skills and ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through on complex, multi-deadline projects.
- Fluency with computers and various applications (Google office applications, web editing platforms, etc.). Ability to work with data and run reports; familiarity with databases and website management a plus.
- Ability to use judgment and discretion and maintain confidentiality with sensitive personal information.
- Ability to work with speed and accuracy to meet deadlines.
- Ability to learn and integrate institutional policy with program needs.
- Customer-focused, and customer service oriented
- Ability to occasionally work in the late-afternoon/early-evening/weekend for specific and critical pre-planned program, College, and University events.
Salary Grade:
8
Additional Information:
- Occasional work in the late-afternoon/early-evening or weekends for specific and critical pre-planned program, College, and University events.
- Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter.
- All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
- Benefits of Working at Brown: Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.
Recruiting Start Date:
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2026-09-09
Job Posting Title:
Program Coordinator
Department:
The College
Grade:
Grade 8
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Hybrid
Submission Guidelines:
The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.
Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions, you may contact employment@brown.edu.
Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO Statement:
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.
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