Program Coordinator

Program Coordinators typically work under project managers and do various administrative tasks for specific projects such as schedule meetings and complete paperwork among other assignment specific tasks to take a project from start to finish.

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

A Program Coordinator is working for a government agency with a project director who has several running programs to help build the workforce in the clean energy industry. One of the programs the Program Coordinator is working on is connecting college students to internships with clean energy companies. Some tasks include coordination with clean energy companies, students, and providing a platform and outreach strategy to connect these two entities.

TYPICAL TASKS SRC

  • Organize and coordinate various parts of a project to ensure completion.
  • Schedule meetings and organize logistics.
  • Complete paperwork, consolidate documents and drawings, and submit documents and tasks to be completed.
  • Troubleshoot issues that arise on the project.
  • Communicate with team members and stakeholders to determine project long- and short-term goals.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES

Project Manager, Project Assistant

MEDIAN PAY SRC

$67,280

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

GED/ High School Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree (recommended), On-the-job Training

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

1-2 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Management Skills, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills, Decision Making Skills

SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS

Project Manager, Project Assistant