Program Coordinator
Contractor
contractor
$37.75 - $42.75/hr
3 Nov 2025
Stanford
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
75 / 100
Offer value
The Program Coordinator role provides a variety of administrative responsibilities, offering growth in organizational and event management skills.
- Offers diverse administrative responsibilities with event management focus
- Competitive pay within the administrative profession
- Room for growth within a supportive team
Pros
- Diverse responsibilities with opportunities for skill development
- Competitive hourly rate for administrative roles
- Supportive organizational culture promoting teamwork
Cons
- May involve long hours during event planning periods
- Requires handling multiple tasks simultaneously which can be stressful
- Limited potential for immediate upward mobility
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • Hybrid
Good fit
- Individuals with a knack for organization and multitasking
- Administrative professionals interested in program coordination
- Candidates eager to develop event management expertise
Not recommended for
- Those who prefer solitary work environments
- Individuals not comfortable with dynamic work demands
- Candidates looking for immediate promotion potential
Motivation fit
Aspiration to work in program management or event coordinationDesire for a role that combines administration with creative tasksMotivation to grow within supportive team environments
Key skills
Event planning and coordinationAdvanced organizational skillsCommunication and interpersonal skillsBudget management and financial reporting
Score: 75/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
Core Duties:
Oversee and/or perform duties associated with scheduling, organizing, and operating complex conferences, seminars, and events, including arranging with vendors for services, overseeing the production and distribution of materials, administering logistics, and managing events within budget.
Compose and draft documents and correspondence for presentations, course handouts, grants, conferences, seminars, and reports; perform substantial research editing and fact checking. Create, maintain, modify, and/or ensure accuracy of content in various unit documents, displays, reports, brochures, social media, and/or websites.
Oversee and/or process a variety of complex financial transactions; produce, monitor, and reconcile budget statements; research, identify, and resolve discrepancies. May assist with capital or special equipment requests and/or vendor selection.
Responsible for leading the administrative functions of a program or unit.
Minimum Requirements:
Education & Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent and six years of administrative experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications.
Proven success in following through and completing projects.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and assign work to others.
Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
Physical Requirements:
Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently sitting.
Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.
Work Standards:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Bachelor's Degree
Notes:
8am-5pm
Hybrid, at least 3 days on-site
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
