Lifelong Learning Coordinator

Job Description:

The Lifelong Learning Coordinator supports the development of programming and engagement opportunities that keep Brown alumni intellectually connected to the University through the Office of Alumni Relations’ Lifelong Learning program.
 

The Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning to launch and maintain the “Speakers Bureau,” as well as the Lifelong Learning Calendar, Digest, and Media Bank, which will serve as hallmarks of our Lifelong Learning program as we help Brown alumni explore their intellectual curiosity. The Coordinator is responsible for developing a database of speakers who can engage with alumni on-site, online, and on campus, with an emphasis on focus areas currently important to the University. A highly collaborative individual, the Coordinator also works with teams focused on generational programming, alumni clubs, affinity groups, shared-interest groups, and events, as well as with faculty. 

In addition, the Coordinator supports the Brown Travelers program, a core component of the Office of Alumni Relations’ Lifelong Learning portfolio. This program collaborates with the Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning, alumni travel partners, and faculty hosts to advance intellectually driven alumni travel experiences. This includes managing the Brown Travelers inbox, coordinating communications with alumni and travel vendors, supporting program logistics and faculty engagement, and ensuring a high level of customer service and operational continuity across the travel portfolio.

The position will handle other administrative duties and information technology tasks, as assigned.

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a related field such as development, nonprofit, event planning, and administrative support. 

Job Competencies 

• Strong planning, problem-solving, project management, and time-management skills. 

• Ability to work both independently and in a team atmosphere. 

• Competency in the full Google suite of products, along with the ability to find, use, and master new technology. Must have working knowledge of Eventbrite, Zoom, and other virtual event platforms. 

• Excellent customer relations and relationship-building skills, and a high level of tact, discretion, and diplomacy are required.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and project and time management skills. Must be a creative self-starter with the ability to think strategically, possess superior people skills, and be able to juggle many highly sensitive issues and tasks at once. 

• This position requires an enthusiastic, positive, can-do attitude with a creative and innovative approach 

• Excellent time management, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to successfully interact with faculty, senior administration, and high-profile alumni.  

• Strong knowledge of social and digital media, and a working understanding of communication strategy

• Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends, as well as travel as needed. Often work is required during Memorial Day Weekend. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity with Brown University and/or faculty preferred.

Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position.

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Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.  

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

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