Networks Coordinator - Office of African-American Affairs

About the role

The Networks Coordinator plays a central role in advancing OAAA's mission of connecting students to people, opportunities, and pathways that support their personal, academic, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth and implementation of OAAA's peer and professional networking initiatives, including peer advising, alumni engagement, mentorship opportunities, and student connection programs.
• Aid in developing programs that help students build meaningful relationships with peers, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Coordinate opportunities that encourage career curiosity, exploration, and pathway discovery through networking, storytelling, mentoring, and community engagement.
• Collaborate with partners across grounds to connect students with resources, experiences, and networks that support academic success, personal development, and future goals.
• Help assess the effectiveness of network-based engagement strategies and identify opportunities to strengthen student connection and participation.
• Coordinate recruitment, training, and scheduling of Peer Advisors.
• Liaise between Peer Advisors, student services, and academic departments.
• Track participation metrics and gather feedback for program improvements.
• Plan, promote, and execute weekly Friday events: arrange catering, manage volunteers, and oversee logistics.
• Recruit, train, and supervise student volunteers for events.
• Partner with other offices to support their academic and community building programs.
• Develop and implement a content calendar for Facebook, Instagram, and email newsletters.
• Create engaging graphics, captions, and event promotions (using Canva, Adobe Suite, etc.).
• Monitor analytics and adjust strategies to boost engagement and attendance.
• Manage event budgets, process invoices, reimbursements, and expense reports.
• Maintain up-to-date records: volunteer rosters, event databases, and planning documents.
• Build and sustain relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, student organizations, and community partners that expand opportunities for student connection and engagement.
• Serve as a liaison to partners, alumni, and external stakeholders in support of peer and professional networking initiatives.
• Represent OAAA in collaborative efforts that strengthen pathways to student success, belonging, exploration, and leadership development.
• Identify and cultivate partnerships that enhance OAAA's ability to connect students to people, resources, and opportunities across Grounds and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Education, Higher Ed Administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to draft promotional materials and official correspondence.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience recruiting, training, and supervising student or volunteer teams (preferred).