Program Coordinator, Institute of National Security

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support for the Institute’s programs, events, and special projects.
• Aid in planning, scheduling, and logistics for conferences, lectures, summits, meetings, and internal convenings.
• Support event execution, including registration management (attendance tracking, and post-event reporting, etc.), guest communications, materials preparation, and on-site operations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the Institute’s CRM and project management systems.
• Draft and format basic communication materials such as event invitations, confirmations, agendas, briefings, background documents run-of-show schedules, and event packets.
• Serve as a primary logistical point of contact for speakers, participants, and internal partners.
• Cook with and coordinate with vendors, campus partners, and service providers to ensure timely delivery of event needs (catering, A/V, room setup, travel, etc.).
• Track project timelines, deadlines, and deliverables, proactively flagging risks or delays.
• Support marketing and communications efforts related to Institute convenings by assisting with website updates, newsletter material development, and social media material development.
• Support the supervision and coordination of student workers and volunteers during programs and events.
• Maintain organized digital and physical files related to programs, communications, and partnerships.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in public administration, organizational leadership, political science or related field is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills – briefing materials, guest and partner communication documents, and engagement activities – are required.
• Strong project coordination skills are required.
• An attention to detail to manage event logistics, including scheduling, travel, lodging, briefing materials, run-of-show documents and registration tracking is required.
• This is an entry level position; however, experience in event coordination is preferred.
• Experience in event planning and coordination is preferred.
• Previous experience with customer relationship management tools is preferred.