Student Affairs Project Cordinator

Job Description:

Brown University’s School of Engineering is seeking an Student Affairs Project Coordinator to support undergraduate and graduate student affairs.

The Student Affairs Project Coordinator is a 1-year, fixed-term position, designed to provide critical project management, operational refinement, and analytical support across the School of Engineering’s Student Affairs and Academic Operations team. Working with the Associate Dean for Educational Initiatives and other student affairs staff, this role bridges strategic school-wide projects without duplicating the day-to-day administrative duties of regular staff.

The ideal candidate will focus on high-impact, limited-term initiatives including Accreditation (ABET) preparation, data dashboard development, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documentation, process optimization, advising support, and student organization liaison work.

This is a one year, fixed-term position, but can be extened based on perfromance and continued availablity of funding.

The successful candidate, as a minimum, should have the following background:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

1-2 years of professional experience in higher education student affairs, academic operations, or project management.

Job Competencies

Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder deadlines.

Familiarity with engineering higher education programs and ABET accreditation standards preferred

Experience using university enterprise systems (Banner, Workday, CollegeNet, GSIM).

Demonstrated experience in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, advanced Excel) and handling large data sets.

Strong technical writing ability with experience creating process maps, documentation, or SOPs.

Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills

Initiative and ability to work independently and as a team member

Excellent time management skills, strong ability to organize/prioritize workload, ability to maintain attention to detail

Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, plus ability to maintain confidentiality

Proficient in scheduling, spreadsheet, database, and word-processing software. The Google environment, including mail, documents, sheets, and forms; advanced Excel and Word preferred

Ability to shift focus and priority in a high capacity, pressured environment

Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

Please submit a cover letter, specifying which position you are applying to and a resume with your application.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

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Why Brown?

Brown University is a leading research university that is distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty, and staff are driven by the idea that their work will impact the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance, summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive Benefits package, including time off and annual paid holidays. Benefit offerings include health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more.

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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.

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.

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EEO Statement:

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