The Citadel The Military College of South Carolina is accepting applications for a Program Manager and Events Coordinator in the Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics (KCLE). This full-time position plays a vital role in supporting the college mission of educating and developing principled leaders by managing programs coordinating events and overseeing routine operations and resources.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Administration
- Coordinate staff schedules and center activities in partnership with the KCLE Director.
- Identify and troubleshoot operational issues escalating as needed.
- Conduct post-event evaluations to support continuous improvement.
- Oversee routine administrative functions in a dynamic and evolving work environment.
Financial Management
- Perform budgetary planning and reconciliation across multiple operating and endowed accounts.
- Manage Banner Finance tasks (e.g. purchase and travel requisitions reimbursements temp hires dual employment submissions).
- Maintain accurate financial records.
- Coordinate with The Citadel Foundation.
- Reconcile purchasing card and travel accounts.
- Track procurement and inventory.
Honor Committee Support
- Provide administrative support to The Citadel Cadet Honor Committee.
- Schedule venues and meals for cadet honor training.
- Manage documentation special orders and honor-related correspondence.
- Maintain manual and electronic records for honor proceedings.
Event Planning & Execution
- Plan and coordinate all major KCLE events including:
- Leadership Day
- Senior Leadership Integration Seminars
- Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience Seminars
- Service-Learning events and activities
- Annual Honor Conference
- Responsibilities include venue reservations catering transportation production of training materials and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Annual Honor Conference Management
- Manage all aspects of the Honor Conference including:
- Coordinating meetings and briefings.
- Managing logistics (hotels venues travel vendors contracts).
- Creating agendas programs name tags signage and marketing materials.
- Handling communication RSVP tracking registration and hospitality for attendees and speakers.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Communications English Management Marketing or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in event planning program coordination or project management.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication decision-making and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with statistical reporting.
- Familiarity with higher education operations or leadership development programs.
- Experience working with students cadets or young adults.
Position Details
- Initial Status: Full-time temporary (onboarding period)
- Hourly Rate: $25/hour
- Potential for Permanent Role: Eligible for transition to a permanent position within six months
- Permanent Salary Range: $45000 $60000 (commensurate with experience)
Required Experience:
Manager