Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives

Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives

Who we are

Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. As the largest national higher education association dedicated solely to higher education civic and community engagement, Campus Compact enables higher education institutions to develop students’ citizenship skills and forge effective community partnerships. Our resources support senior administrators, faculty, staff, and students as they pursue community-based teaching, scholarship, and action in the service of positive change.

Today, we stand at a defining moment: we are ready to scale our impact when the stakes for our work have never been higher. We know that higher education has a critical role to play in fostering democratic principles and culture by addressing polarization, strengthening civic participation, and ensuring students are prepared to navigate and shape our democracy. Thanks to the investment of philanthropic partners, Campus Compact is preparing for a period of significant growth and expansion, particularly in the areas of innovation, scaling, and coalition building.

About the role

The Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives (Coordinator) supports the design, coordination, and implementation of cross-cutting projects that advance Campus Compact’s mission and strategic priorities. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives, the Coordinator plays a critical executional role—providing project coordination (scheduling, stakeholder alignment meetings, budget support), communication, and logistical support across a dynamic portfolio of initiatives.

This role is well-suited for an early-career professional who is highly organized, eager to learn, and motivated by Campus Compact’s commitment to civic and community engagement, equity, and institutional impact. The Coordinator contributes to multiple initiatives simultaneously and works closely with colleagues across the organization and with external partners and stakeholders.

This is a one-year, grant-funded position, with possible renewal depending on funding.

Essential Responsibilities:

Project & Initiative Support

Support initiative design and planning by conducting background research, environmental scans, and data collection and synthesizing findings, notes, and insights for internal use, presentations, and reports.

Coordinate day-to-day activities for strategic initiatives, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and work plans are tracked and updated.

Support the Director and other SI staff in preparing project plans, schedules, and documentation.

Maintain organized records, shared folders, and tracking tools for initiatives and grants.

Meeting & Event Coordination

Support the planning and execution of virtual and in-person meetings, convenings, and events related to strategic initiatives.

Manage logistics, including scheduling, registration, meeting materials, technology setup, and follow-up communications.

Take notes and track action items to support effective follow-through.

Administrative & Team Support

Provide general administrative support to the Strategic Initiatives portfolio, including scheduling, expense tracking, routing contracts for signatures, and invoice processing.

Participate actively in team meetings, retreats, and organizational activities.

Complete other related duties as required.

Communications & Reporting

Draft and edit basic communications, including emails, briefs, summaries, and updates for internal and external audiences.

Coordinate with communications staff to support the dissemination of initiative-related content.

Assist in tracking initiative related data for evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement

Assist with reporting requirements for funders and partners by compiling data, narratives, and documentation.

Partnership & Stakeholder Support

Support engagement with campus partners, funders, fellows, and other collaborators through timely communication and coordination.

Help prepare materials and resources for partners participating in initiatives, cohorts, or working groups.

Expectations:

Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience:

Experience supporting events, convenings, programs/projects, and/or cohort-based programs

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable; able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and professional correspondence.

Comfortable working collaboratively in a team-based, fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated interest in civic engagement, community engagement, higher education, or the nonprofit sector.

Proficiency with standard office technology (e.g., Google Workspace or Microsoft Office); comfort learning new systems and tools (i.e. Asana)

A deep personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

A clear and professional communicator who can draft emails, summaries, and basic reports and adapt tone for different audiences.

A dependable coordinator who can track details, manage calendars and logistics, and support project momentum.

Ability to collect, organize, and summarize data and information accurately to support learning and reporting.

Preferred Experience With:

Systems

Project management or collaboration tools

CRM or data tracking systems

Partners

College and university faculty, staff, or administrators

Nonprofit or community-based organizations

Skills

Coordination and logistical planning

Note-taking, synthesis, and documentation

Written communication and proofreading

Internal & External Relationship Management

Would Welcome Additional Experience:

Experience in higher education, nonprofit organizations, or community-based initiatives.

Exposure to grant-funded projects or reporting processes.

Experience supporting events, convenings, or cohort-based programs.

Primary Internal & External Contacts Associated with this Position:

Strategic Initiatives team members

Cross-functional Campus Compact staff

Campus representatives and initiative participants

External partners and consultants (as appropriate)

As an employee of Campus Compact you strive to represent & live Campus Compact’s Shared Values & Commitments in both how you show up for and work with your colleagues as well as Compact’s partners and communities:

Equity: We prioritize full participation and diversity of thought, experience, and background. We center equity in our actions, processes, and practices to uplift diverse voices and perspectives.

Growth mindset: We consistently push ourselves and each other to do and be better. We are motivated by growth—embracing new ideas, prioritizing continuous learning, and meeting challenges head-on.

Accountability: We recognize that long-term change requires individual and shared ownership of personal and organizational actions. We own our mistakes, give each other grace, collaborate openly, and hold ourselves to high standards of integrity.

Responsiveness: We ensure our offerings, resources, and approaches are flexible, grounded in feedback, and responsive to the challenges of our time.

Transparency: We are direct and authentic within our team, with our members, and with our partners. We know that building trust starts with consistent, honest, and transparent communication.

Physical requirements:

This is primarily a sedentary position requiring the ability to sit at a desk and use a computer and phone most of the day.

Minor bending and lifting periodically (mostly related to help with events and office management needs)

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential