Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives

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Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives Who we are Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. As the largest national higher education association dedicated solely to higher education civic and community engagement, Campus Compact enables higher education institutions to develop students’ citizenship skills and forge effective community partnerships. Our resources support senior administrators, faculty, staff, and students as they pursue community-based teaching, scholarship, and action in the service of positive change. Today, we stand at a defining moment: we are ready to scale our impact when the stakes for our work have never been higher. We know that higher education has a critical role to play in fostering democratic principles and culture by addressing polarization, strengthening civic participation, and ensuring students are prepared to navigate and shape our democracy. Thanks to the investment of philanthropic partners, Campus Compact is preparing for a period of significant growth and expansion, particularly in the areas of innovation, scaling, and coalition building. About the role The Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives (Coordinator) supports the design, coordination, and implementation of cross-cutting projects that advance Campus Compact’s mission and strategic priorities. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives, the Coordinator plays a critical executional role—providing project coordination (scheduling, stakeholder alignment meetings, budget support), communication, and logistical support across a dynamic portfolio of initiatives. This role is well-suited for an early-career professional who is highly organized, eager to learn, and motivated by Campus Compact’s commitment to civic and community engagement, equity, and institutional impact. The Coordinator contributes to multiple initiatives simultaneously and works closely with colleagues across the organization and with external partners and stakeholders. This is a one-year, grant-funded position, with possible renewal depending on funding. <h2>Essential Responsibilities:</h2> <h3>Project & Initiative Support</h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support initiative design and planning by conducting background research, environmental scans, and data collection and synthesizing findings, notes, and insights for internal use, presentations, and reports.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate day-to-day activities for strategic initiatives, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and work plans are tracked and updated.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support the Director and other SI staff in preparing project plans, schedules, and documentation.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain organized records, shared folders, and tracking tools for initiatives and grants.</li> </ul> <h3>Meeting & Event Coordination</h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support the planning and execution of virtual and in-person meetings, convenings, and events related to strategic initiatives.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage logistics, including scheduling, registration, meeting materials, technology setup, and follow-up communications.</li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Take notes and track action items to support effective follow-through.</li> </ul> <h3>Administrative & Team Support</h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size:

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