Emory University · 4 weeks ago
Senior Program Coordinator, Communications - Emory College of Arts and Sciences
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. The Senior Program Coordinator supports the strategic, operational, and storytelling functions of the Emory College Communications Office, coordinating projects and ensuring alignment across a dynamic team.
E-LearningEducationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Designs, implements, and coordinates operational facets of a specific program
Develops strategic plans and objectives that ensure the program's continued success, and develops evaluation methods to assess outcomes
Conducts program research and ensures that the preparation of mandatory operational, statistical, and financial reports are accurate and factual, and that all reports comply with federal and state regulations and/or institutional policies
Designs training programs and materials, conducts training sessions, and represents the program at various conferences, meetings, or seminars
May plan, administer, or monitor the program's budget and/or grants, and conduct financial forecasting for the program
May develop fundraising programs, including researching and identifying funding sources, and writing and submitting grant proposals
Serves as a liaison to and interacts with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking knowledge of the program; may write and present speeches
Maintains complete and accurate program records
May serve on or chair various University committees
May supervise program staff, interns, and/or volunteers
Performs related responsibilities as required
Develop and manage project timelines, deliverables, and task tracking systems to ensure alignment across communications functions (editorial, internal, research, web, and visual storytelling)
Maintain clear documentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual goals, outcomes, and metrics to support ongoing reporting and strategic storytelling
Anticipate needs and coordinate follow-through on behalf of the Assistant Dean, ensuring priorities stay on schedule and communication flows across the team
Attend select meetings on behalf of the Assistant Dean to capture action items, follow up with stakeholders, and maintain progress updates
Serve as a liaison between the Communications team, campus partners, and external collaborators
Draft or edit correspondence, summaries, and content updates that support the College’s storytelling and outreach efforts
Support internal communications flow—ensuring shared folders, story pipelines, and project management systems remain organized and current
Track budget expenditures, vendor invoices, and project-related spending; assist with forecasting and financial documentation for communications initiatives
Compile metrics and qualitative highlights that demonstrate communications impact
Assist in coordinating studio scheduling, digital asset management, and production logistics for photo and video storytelling
Maintain organizational systems that promote accountability, efficiency, and clarity across all communications activities
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in a field related to specified program areas and five years related program management experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders with attention to detail and follow-through
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft clear summaries, correspondence, and reports
Experience using digital project and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Asana, or Trello
Familiarity with communications workflows, event coordination, or digital storytelling preferred
Proven organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to anticipate needs and maintain confidentiality
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach—comfortable balancing big-picture goals with day-to-day coordination
Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive; able to connect dots across people, programs, and timelines
Skilled in documentation, process design, and problem solving
Values clarity, accountability, and teamwork—keeping the department on track, the Assistant Dean informed, and the College's communications goals moving forward
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$719.87MKey Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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