Student Program Coordinator

Career Guide

A Student Program Coordinator plans, runs, and improves programs that support students, such as orientation, tutoring, mentoring, career readiness, and student success initiatives. The role combines event coordination, student support, partner coordination, and day to day program operations.

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Key Responsibilities

Coordinate student programs from planning through delivery
Create and maintain program schedules, calendars, and run of show documents
Support student participation through outreach, reminders, and follow ups
Coordinate logistics for events, workshops, and information sessions
Track attendance, engagement, and completion for program activities
Collect feedback from students and partners to improve the program
Coordinate with internal teams such as advising, admissions, and career services
Support student communications through email, newsletters, and web updates
Maintain program files, participant records, and documentation
Assist with budget tracking, purchasing, and vendor coordination when needed

Top Skills for Success

Program Coordination

Event Planning

Student Advising

Stakeholder Management

Written Communication

Public Speaking

Data Tracking

Survey Design

Process Improvement

Conflict Resolution

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Senior Student Program Coordinator

Program Manager

Student Success Manager

Academic Program Manager

Career Services Manager

Transition Opportunities

Academic Advisor

Student Affairs Specialist

Operations Manager Community Partnerships Manager Learning and Development Coordinator

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Budget ManagementOutcome MeasurementProgram EvaluationDatabase ManagementRisk ManagementVolunteer Management

Development SuggestionsBuild a simple program dashboard, run a post event survey, and present a short improvement plan each term. Ask to shadow budgeting and reporting tasks, and take ownership of one end to end initiative to strengthen evaluation and operations skills.

Market Intelligence Report

Student Program 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 LevelUSD 42,000 to 55,000

Mid LevelUSD 55,000 to 72,000

Senior LevelUSD 72,000 to 95,000

Growth Trend

Stable demand, with steady hiring in higher education, workforce development, and nonprofit programs focused on student retention and career readiness.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

Community collegesPublic universitiesPrivate universitiesOnline education providersSchool districtsWorkforce development boardsYouth development nonprofitsEducation focused foundations

Industry Sectors

Higher EducationK to 12 EducationNonprofitGovernmentWorkforce DevelopmentEducation Technology

Recommended Next Steps

Create a one page portfolio summary of programs you supported, including goals, attendance, and feedback highlights

Strengthen reporting by tracking three core metrics and sharing a monthly update with stakeholders

Develop a reusable event checklist and communication template set

Practice facilitation by leading at least one workshop or orientation segment

Seek experience with a student information system or customer relationship management tool

Build partnerships by coordinating one new collaboration with a campus or community group