Program Coordinator - Adult Undergraduate Programs
Top Benefits
About the role
The Program Coordinator - Adult Undergraduate Programs plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of adult-focused undergraduate initiatives, including the Wayfinder Program (Knollcrest campus cohort and Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility cohort) and Adult Degree Completion pathways.
This position expands the director’s capacity to serve adult learners by supporting cross-divisional projects, coordinating communications, facilitating program delivery, and improving operational processes.
Reports to: Director of Continuing Studies
Key Responsibilities
Maintain project timelines, workflows, and communication plans to support effective program execution. Create detailed timelines of program operations, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to enhance student experience and team effectiveness. Schedule and communicate cross-departmental communications and monthly operational meetings with campus partners (including admissions, registrar, financial aid, and student life) to ensure seamless adult learner support. Track progress toward key program goals, producing annual impact reports for Wayfinder and Degree Completion programs, and contribute to data-informed recommendations for improvement. Assist the Director of Continuing Studies with project management of grant activities and the compilation of narrative/data for grant opportunities. Support the implementation of Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) processes in collaboration with the Director of Continuing Studies, faculty leads in degree completion, and the registrar’s office. Keep detailed notes in CRMs (Slate, Workday, and Salesforce) on students. Partner with adult undergraduate team members to support high-quality program delivery. Lead and facilitate a selection of:
Orientation sessions (twice per year)
Informational webinars (monthly)
Community presentations and partnership meetings (monthly)
Intake and advising appointments (weekly)
Contribute to scaling programs in sustainable and efficient ways. Other duties as assigned by Director of Continuing Studies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required 2+ years of experience in higher education, program coordination, or related field Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills Experience working with adult, incarcerated, or nontraditional learners preferred
Work Expectations
28 hours per week 12-month contract, 112 hours of vacation The job responsibilities may be completed remotely up to 16 hours per week. Some evening availability required to support adult learners through virtual appointments, virtual webinars, and on-campus orientation sessions, advising, and classes at Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility and the Knollcrest campus.
FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT
Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.
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Program Coordinator - Adult Undergraduate Programs
Top Benefits
About the role
The Program Coordinator - Adult Undergraduate Programs plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of adult-focused undergraduate initiatives, including the Wayfinder Program (Knollcrest campus cohort and Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility cohort) and Adult Degree Completion pathways.
This position expands the director’s capacity to serve adult learners by supporting cross-divisional projects, coordinating communications, facilitating program delivery, and improving operational processes.
Reports to: Director of Continuing Studies
Key Responsibilities
Maintain project timelines, workflows, and communication plans to support effective program execution. Create detailed timelines of program operations, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to enhance student experience and team effectiveness. Schedule and communicate cross-departmental communications and monthly operational meetings with campus partners (including admissions, registrar, financial aid, and student life) to ensure seamless adult learner support. Track progress toward key program goals, producing annual impact reports for Wayfinder and Degree Completion programs, and contribute to data-informed recommendations for improvement. Assist the Director of Continuing Studies with project management of grant activities and the compilation of narrative/data for grant opportunities. Support the implementation of Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) processes in collaboration with the Director of Continuing Studies, faculty leads in degree completion, and the registrar’s office. Keep detailed notes in CRMs (Slate, Workday, and Salesforce) on students. Partner with adult undergraduate team members to support high-quality program delivery. Lead and facilitate a selection of:
Orientation sessions (twice per year)
Informational webinars (monthly)
Community presentations and partnership meetings (monthly)
Intake and advising appointments (weekly)
Contribute to scaling programs in sustainable and efficient ways. Other duties as assigned by Director of Continuing Studies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required 2+ years of experience in higher education, program coordination, or related field Strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills Experience working with adult, incarcerated, or nontraditional learners preferred
Work Expectations
28 hours per week 12-month contract, 112 hours of vacation The job responsibilities may be completed remotely up to 16 hours per week. Some evening availability required to support adult learners through virtual appointments, virtual webinars, and on-campus orientation sessions, advising, and classes at Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility and the Knollcrest campus.
FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT
Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.