Education Programs Coordinator

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An Education Programs Coordinator plans, organizes, and improves learning programs for students, employees, or community members. The role focuses on scheduling, communication, learner support, and tracking results so programs run smoothly and meet goals.

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Key Responsibilities

Coordinate program schedules, calendars, and learning sessions
Manage learner registration, enrollment, and attendance tracking
Communicate program details to learners, instructors, and partners
Support instructors with logistics and participant materials
Maintain program records, rosters, and completion documentation
Collect feedback and summarize participant experience insights
Track basic outcomes such as participation, completion, and satisfaction
Support budgeting tasks such as purchase requests and vendor invoices
Coordinate events such as orientations, workshops, and information sessions
Ensure accessibility needs and accommodations are addressed

Top Skills for Success

Program Coordination

Scheduling

Stakeholder Communication

Customer Service

Event Planning

Learning Management System Administration

Data Tracking

Survey Design

Reporting

Vendor Management

Budget Support

Process Improvement

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Senior Education Programs Coordinator

Program Manager Training Coordinator

Learning Operations Specialist

Student Success Manager

Transition Opportunities

Instructional Designer Learning and Development Specialist Academic Advisor Program Director Community Engagement Manager

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Learning Management System AdministrationBudget SupportReportingProcess ImprovementVendor ManagementAccessibility Standards

Development SuggestionsBuild confidence by owning one end-to-end program cycle, creating a simple dashboard for participation and completion, and documenting a repeatable process for registration and communications. Add one learning platform credential and practice writing short reports that connect program activities to outcomes.

Market Intelligence Report

Education Programs Coordinator is part of the Education Administration category.Explore our market intelligence report to see how AI and hiring demand are shifting for these roles.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUS$42,000 to US$55,000

Mid LevelUS$55,000 to US$72,000

Senior LevelUS$72,000 to US$95,000

Growth Trend

Steady demand across education, healthcare, government, and employers running training programs. Hiring tends to be strongest in organizations expanding online learning, compliance training, and workforce development.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

Public school districtsColleges and universitiesCommunity collegesHospitals and health systemsNonprofit education organizationsGovernment agenciesCorporate learning and development teamsWorkforce development providersProfessional associationsEducation technology companies

Industry Sectors

K-12 EducationHigher EducationHealthcareGovernmentNonprofitCorporate TrainingWorkforce DevelopmentEducation Technology

Recommended Next Steps

Choose one program to own end-to-end and document timelines, templates, and checklists

Learn one learning platform and practice building enrollments, rosters, and completion reports

Create a basic monthly report using participation and satisfaction data

Develop reusable communication templates for reminders, confirmations, and follow-ups

Partner with one instructor or facilitator to improve the learner experience from registration to completion

Strengthen accessibility practices by learning common accommodation workflows

Update your resume with measurable outcomes such as enrollment growth, completion rate, and satisfaction score