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 functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information:

• Position Type: This is a remote, full-time, exempt position.
• Location: This is a remote position with occasional travel required for staff gatherings and Compact Events, most specifically our annual All Staff, in-person Retreat.
• Reporting Structure: Director, Strategic Initiatives 
• Compensation Band: $53,000 - 58,000
• Benefits: Campus Compact provides a competitive benefits package, including national healthcare coverage, generous paid time off, and an employer retirement contribution. The organization prioritizes employee well-being and professional development and lives out those values through a flexible work environment, an inclusive and caring culture, and dedication to professional development. 
  • Winter Break: Dec. 24th - Jan. 1st
  • Summer Reset: Week of July 4th

We would like this position to start as soon as is reasonably possible, but ideally no later than January 04, 2027.

To Apply:  You will be expected to upload a Resume and answer the Acknowledgement and Application Questions

Experience & Qualifications: Short Answer Questions

We recognize that applicants may use tools, including AI, to support drafting or editing their materials. We ask that your responses reflect your own experience, judgment, and voice. We are most interested in understanding how you think, how you approach the work, and what you would bring to this role, so please use the application questions as an opportunity to share your perspective authentically. 

**Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with priority given to applicants who apply by November 14th, 2026. 

Campus Compact strives to attract and retain a diverse and talented staff who will contribute to the organization’s goals, mission, and vision. We encourage individuals of all ethnic, racial, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply. Campus Compact is committed to increasing our team’s diversity, consistent with the values of our network. Campus Compact is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals. It does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), or any other basis prohibited by law. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Campus Compact participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Campus Compact will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.