Program Coordinator 8-26

Program Coordinator Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)

SREB is looking for a Program Coordinator who enjoys being the person who keeps things moving the one who tracks the deadline nobody else caught, keeps the contact list current, drafts a clean first pass of the agenda, and makes sure offsite meetings or trainings run without a hitch. If you take real pride in dependable, detail-oriented follow-through and want to support meaningful work in education policy, we invite you to apply for our team.

The Southern Regional Education Board is a nonpartisan, interstate compact that helps its member states improve education from early childhood through doctoral education and into the workforce. SREB does this through reliable data, practical support for implementation, and cross-state collaboration producing research, state comparisons, data services, and publications that policymakers and practitioners use every day.

Position Details

• SREB is hiring two Program Coordinators. Both openings will be filled from the same applicant pool the two strongest candidates will be selected.
• These positions are grant-funded, with current funding running through December 2029 or July 2031, depending on the grant supporting each position. Additional grants may extend anticipated employment beyond those dates.
• These positions have a hybrid schedule that currently requires working in our mid-town Atlanta office every Monday and Tuesday and remotely Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. When working remotely, you must be available and free from distractions for the same working hours as in-office days. You may be required to report to the office other days as needed for business purposes, however, this is infrequent for this role.

About the Work

This is a coordination and administrative-support role assigned to one of SREB's program areas. You'll be the linchpin for the program organizing meetings and events, maintaining records and contacts, compiling data for reports and proposals, and helping produce clear, well-edited written materials. You will work closely with a program manager and team in achieving the grant deliverables. It's an individual-contributor role for someone who finds real satisfaction in doing coordination and support work well and where consistent work is genuinely valued.

• Coordinate the processes, reports, and agreements that keep the program area running smoothly.
• Compile and organize data for reporting, including charts and tables for annual reports.
• Help plan and coordinate meetings, conferences, and workshops, including logistics with other SREB staff and partner organizations.
• Serve as a point of contact for program members and partners, answering questions by phone and email.
• Assist with producing presentations, reports, newsletters, flyers, and other materials.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date contacts database for the program.
• Maintain relationships with program members, partners, participants, and state agencies.
• Partner with the program manager and Communications staff on website content and e-communications.
• Contribute ideas and support to strengthen how the team serves its members and partners.

What You Bring Required:

• Two to four years of project management or administrative support experience.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several ongoing tasks and deadlines at once.
• Comfort working independently day to day, with regular check-ins rather than close supervision.
• Clear, accurate writing and editing skills for presentations, reports, and correspondence.
• A professional, easygoing manner with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel data functions as well as solid working knowledge of standard office software; comfort learning program-specific tools.
• Ability to travel overnight.
• Ability to create Google forms with QR codes for meeting or training sign-in.
• Ability to support large-group Zoom or MS Teams meetings, including breakout rooms
• Event planning experience preferred
• Grant experience preferred

What we offer

• Starting salary for this position begins at $50,000.
• Continuous improvement mindset. Every day is an opportunity to grow. Employees are set up to succeed in a workplace that supports continuous learning and development as part of a lifelong journey of achievement.
• Mission and Social Impact that reaches across the nation. SREB focuses on helping states improve education from early childhood through postsecondary and the workforce. Together, we're shaping stronger futures for students and economies across the South, and the nation.
• Medical, dental and vision
• Life and short-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings account options (FSA/HSA)
• Health reimbursement account (HRA)
• Additional voluntary life and long-term disability options
• Very generous leave programs
• Outstanding 403b retirement plan

Why This Role

• Steady, well-organized work that directly supports SREB's mission across member states.
• A collaborative program team and a manager who will set direction and priorities with you.
• A respected, mission-driven organization with a long track record in Southern education.