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Kent State University

Coordinator, Operations & Special Projects

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Kent, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $46K - $50K

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Kent State University is hiring a Coordinator, Operations & Special Projects. The role involves supporting and coordinating the operations of the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement by providing administrative assistance, managing communications, annual giving, strategic planning duties, and coordinating large-scale projects and events. The position reports directly to the Senior Associate Vice President and COO of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement.

Highlights
  • Provide administrative and project support, serving as liaison between the office and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate on projects, research issues, and prepare reports to aid leadership decision-making.
  • Develop and coordinate events, manage office budget, purchasing, and reconcile p-card expenses.
  • Oversee budgetary and human resource functions including student scholarships and policy administration.
  • Manage COO's calendar, budgets, and administrative duties; coordinate division's working groups.
  • Track annual report metrics, KPIs, and monitor progress on the strategic plan.
  • Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and web content management systems.
  • Minimum qualification is a Bachelor's degree plus three years of business or academic administrative experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong skills in project management, written and verbal communication, budgeting, problem resolution, and supervising staff.
  • Compensation ranges from $46,283 to $50,000 annually.