Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Posse Foundation
Job overview
The Program Coordinator, vPosse, supports the virtual implementation of the Posse program to connect diverse students to colleges, playing a key administrative role in recruitment, training, and campus support.
Responsibilities and impact
The coordinator manages nominations, interview logistics, student data, event planning, volunteer organization, and general team support including calendar and supply management, reporting to the program director.
Experience and skills
A bachelor's degree and excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills are required; proficiency with virtual meeting tools and MS Office is essential; experience with Salesforce, Adobe products, event management, and bilingual skills are preferred.
Company information
The Posse Foundation connects students from diverse cities to colleges through innovative programs, including a new virtual model expanding geographic reach.
Team overview
The Program Coordinator reports to the Director of the Posse Virtual Program and supports the Virtual Program team.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position with some travel required, open to candidates in specified metro areas including New York City, California, Florida, and others.
Unique job features
The role uniquely supports a virtual program model allowing flexible geographic student recruitment and involves coordinating multiple phases of student engagement and events.
Company overview
The Posse Foundation is a nonprofit organization that identifies, recruits, and trains high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential to become Posse Scholars. These scholars receive full-tuition leadership scholarships from Posse's partner colleges and universities. Founded in 1989 by Deborah Bial, the foundation aims to diversify the pool of leaders in the workforce by providing support networks and resources to its scholars. The organization has expanded significantly, partnering with over 60 institutions and supporting thousands of students nationwide.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and experience with virtual meeting tools like Zoom or Teams, as these are critical for the Program Coordinator role at The Posse Foundation.
Highlight your proficiency with administrative software such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and any experience with Salesforce or Adobe products to align with the job’s technical requirements and demonstrate your capability to handle student data and event logistics.
Apply through multiple platforms including The Posse Foundation’s official career page, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your application’s reach and visibility.
Connect with current employees or team members within The Posse Foundation’s Virtual Program division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like complimenting their recent virtual event success or expressing enthusiasm for Posse’s mission to build rapport before inquiring about the role.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'virtual program coordination,' 'student recruitment,' 'event management,' 'Salesforce,' and 'multi-tasking' to ensure it passes automated screenings effectively.
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