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Program Coordinator

The Ohio State University logoThe Ohio State University
Columbus, USA
Posted: Oct 11, 2026

NL Highlights

Provide comprehensive administrative support for program operations, including financial management and procurement.
Coordinate the planning, logistics, and execution of the K-12 Teaching Institute programming throughout the academic year.
Develop and implement outreach, marketing, and recruitment strategies to engage with Central Ohio school districts and educators.

Details

Reference

R160479

Salary & Funding

$21.59 - $25.75 per hour

Duration

2 years, with a possibility of a one-year extension

Contact Info

hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Higher education experience is desired.
Demonstrated experience coordinating educational programs, workshops, events, or community-engaged initiatives is desired.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Next Steps

1
Submit a cover letter.
2
Submit a resume.

Opportunity Overview

Program Overview

The Global Arts + Humanities facilitates cross-disciplinary collaboration in the arts and humanities by providing support in the form of research and creative practice grants, graduate team and postdoctoral research fellowships and experiential teaching and learning grants. As part of GAH s community-engaged portfolio, the K-12 Teaching Institute brings together elementary, middle and high school teachers from Central Ohio for an exploration of multidisciplinary approaches to understanding and teaching difficult subjects in America s past and present.

Administrative Support:

  • Provide administrative support for program operations, including correspondence, fiscal data management, purchasing, and vendor payments.
  • Coordinate the preparation and distribution of program communications and promotional materials, including digital and print newsletters, in collaboration with GAH communications staff.
  • Manage the procurement, preparation, and distribution of program materials for participating educators.
  • Maintain accurate program records, schedules, and other administrative documentation to support the effective operation of the Institute.

Program Coordination:

  • Coordinate K 12 Teaching Institute programming throughout the academic year, including annual orientation events, classroom sessions, experiential learning opportunities, and workshops. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, logistics, and site coordination.
  • Support outreach, marketing, and recruitment efforts, including coordinating and leading information sessions with Central Ohio school districts and educators.
  • Coordinate and schedule Institute meetings and related activities, ensuring effective communication and follow-through among participants, instructors, partners, and GAH staff.
  • Participate in GAH committee and staff meetings, including Advisory Committee meetings.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor s degree and/or combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Higher education experience.

Demonstrated experience coordinating educational programs, workshops, events, or community-engaged initiatives.

Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.

Strong administrative and operational skills, including recordkeeping, scheduling, procurement, purchasing, and fiscal tracking.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, 20-hour weekly, limited-term appointment of two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension (maximum three years total) based on exceptional performance and departmental needs.

Please submit both a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this opportunity.

This position is hybrid with the possibility of full time remote.

The Targeted Hiring Range for this position is $21.59 - $25.75. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.