Project Coordinator

Job Details

New Rochelle - New Rochelle NY

Full Time

Masters Degree

$65000.00 - $70000.00 Salary / month

Description

Position Summary

Iona University seeks an experienced and mission-driven Project Coordinator to support Common Sense and the Constitution : Civic Engagement in the Spirit of 1776 a three-year federally funded initiative celebrating the Semiquincentennial of the American Revolution. The project led through Ionas nationally recognized Institute for Thomas Paine Studies (ITPS) will position the University as a regional hub for civic learning teacher preparation and public history engagement.

The Project Coordinator will play a central role in implementing and managing all aspects of the grant including academic programming community partnerships Post-award financial management compliance reporting and event coordination. This position is ideal for an experienced higher education professional passionate about civic education American history and building programs that inspire educators students and the public to engage with the enduring ideas of democracy.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination and Implementation

• Oversee day-to-day administration of the Common Sense and the Constitution project.
• Develop and manage a detailed project timeline ensuring all deliverables are met on schedule.
• Plan coordinate and execute a three-part seminar series civic learning workshops and related public programs for K12 educators Iona students and community participants.
• Support faculty and guest speakers in developing seminar content materials and logistics.
• Collaborate and support Honors program seminars and faculty in development and execution of seminars and grant related activities
• Run seminar(s) / teach as needed
• Collaborate with campus partners community organizations and K12 educators to promote participation and engagement.
• Compliance and Reporting
• Maintain accurate and timely communication with the U.S. Department of Education and program officers.
• Prepare and submit all required federal and institutional reports documentation and performance updates.
• Ensure adherence to federal regulations budget guidelines and institutional compliance policies.

Financial Management and Operations

Outreach and Engagement

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Experience :

Preferred Qualifications

Term and Compensation

About Iona University / EEO language

Founded in 1940 Iona University is a masters-granting private Catholic coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Ionas 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4000 students and an alumni base of more than 50000 around the world Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice peace and service. Iona is highly accredited offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts science and business administration as well as Master of Arts Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science ; LaPenta School of Business ; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences ; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation . Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025 Iona has been named one of the nations best colleges by The Princeton Review The Wall Street Journal Forbes and others. Additionally U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top colleges for social mobility in the country while Georgetown Universitys Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on LaPenta School of Business meanwhileis also accredited by AACSB International a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal state or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Visio,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Excel,Project Management,Sharepoint,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Administrative Experience,Project Coordination

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 65000 - 70000