Senior Program Coordinator

About the role

The Senior Program Coordinator at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is responsible for organizing, administering, and coordinating multiple facets of programs, projects, and processes related to land use, transportation, and natural resources. Reporting to a Senior Program Manager, this role involves leading the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of program activities, communications, events, and reporting. The Coordinator ensures the accuracy and completeness of program deliverables, including compliance with grant agreements, and supports continuous improvement by developing processes, evaluating program effectiveness, and identifying additional resources. The Coordinator also serves as a liaison with public and private partners and represents the organization in meetings and public forums.

Responsibilities

• Program Coordination & Implementation: Plan, organize, and execute components of program activities, including organizing meetings, events, communications, and technical assistance efforts aligned with program goals.
• Program Development & Research: Identify, review, and apply sustainability policies, best practices, and emerging models to strengthen the Sustainable Jersey Certification Programs and support municipalities and schools in advancing sustainability initiatives.
• Communications: Develop and deliver multi-format communications, including high-level written and graphic materials, to clearly convey complex concepts and terminology to diverse audiences.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Liaison Role: Serve as a primary point of contact with municipal and school partners, agencies, and stakeholders; and as appropriate, represent the organization at meetings and public forums.
• Program Evaluation & Reporting: Collect and analyze data; prepare narrative and statistical reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations to inform decision-making.
• Grant & Deliverables Management: Assist in interpretation of grant requirements, track progress, and ensure timely, accurate completion of deliverables, reports, and documentation.
• Process Improvement & Resource Development: Develop and refine program processes, assess service levels, identify gaps, and recruit or coordinate additional resources to strengthen program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, environmental studies, transportation, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in program coordination, administration, or a related function.
• Demonstrated experience in communications, reporting, outreach, and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in commonly used office and data management applications.
• Knowledge and interest in municipal land use, transportation, and/or environmental or sustainability programs.
• Strong written, visual, graphic and verbal communication skills, including report writing, document formatting, and public presentations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and with external partners, including strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and relationship management skills, while exercising sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Understanding of principles and practices of program coordination, project management, and public-sector or nonprofit operations.
• Proficiency in standard office and data management software and communications (e.g., graphic design, spreadsheets, databases, presentation tools).