Program Coordinator - Special Populations
DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS
DetroitOn-site3+ yrs
The job in short
Program coordination, office administration and special event execution for a special populations department.
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Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-08-20
- Location as listed
- Detroit, MI, US
- Role
- Office / Operations Coordinator
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Description
The Program Coordinator keeps the Special Populations Department organized and responsive by combining office administration, program coordination, and special-event execution. The position manages routine departmental systems, supports assigned programs, and coordinates events from planning through closeout.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
Office Administration — 40%
• Manage department calendars, meetings, correspondence, shared files, supply orders, contact lists, and routine administrative workflows.
• Prepare agendas, materials, minutes, action-item trackers, presentations, purchase requests, and status updates; protect confidential information.
• Track deadlines, approvals, invoices, records, and follow-up items and elevate unresolved issues to the Senior Project Manager.
Program Support — 30%
• Support Be Next, FAE&T Plus, SSR, PATH-related initiatives, and other assigned projects by maintaining schedules, trackers, participant or partner communications, and required documentation.
• Coordinate information and deliverables across staff, career centers, community partners, vendors, and internal departments.
• Assist with data entry, reporting, file review, procurement documentation, and project closeout.
Special Events — 30%
• Coordinate training, graduations, recruitment events, workshops, partner meetings, and community activities.
• Maintain event plans, registration and guest lists, run-of-show documents, staffing assignments, vendors, supplies, room setup, accessibility needs, and participant communications.
• Complete event reconciliation, attendance and outcome documentation, feedback collection, and lessons learned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, nonprofit management, communications, hospitality, project management, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in office administration, project or program coordination, events, nonprofit services, government, or a related setting.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, written communication, organization, customer service, and follow-through skills.
Core Competencies
• Organization and prioritization
• Professional communication
• Event logistics
• Accurate documentation
• Initiative and discretion
• Teamwork and adaptability
Work Requirements
• Full-time position. Local travel and occasional early morning, evening, or weekend work may be required for programs and events.
• Reasonable accommodation is available as required by law.
Licenses:
• Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License and Vehicle Insurance.
Other:
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
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