Project Coordinator

Position Summary

Iona University seeks an experienced and mission-driven Project Coordinator to support “Common Sense and the Constitution: Civic Engagement in the Spirit of 1776”, a three-year federally funded initiative celebrating the Semiquincentennial of the American Revolution. The project, led through Iona’s nationally recognized Institute for Thomas Paine Studies (ITPS), will position the University as a regional hub for civic learning, teacher preparation, and public history engagement.

The Project Coordinator will play a central role in implementing and managing all aspects of the grant, including academic programming, community partnerships, Post-award financial management, compliance reporting, and event coordination. This position is ideal for an experienced higher education professional passionate about civic education, American history, and building programs that inspire educators, students, and the public to engage with the enduring ideas of democracy.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination and Implementation

• Oversee day-to-day administration of the “Common Sense and the Constitution” project.
• Develop and manage a detailed project timeline, ensuring all deliverables are met on schedule.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute a three-part seminar series, civic learning workshops, and related public programs for K–12 educators, Iona students, and community participants.
• Support faculty and guest speakers in developing seminar content, materials, and logistics.
• Collaborate and support Honors program seminars and faculty in development and execution of seminars and grant related activities
• Run seminar(s)/teach as needed
• Collaborate with campus partners, community organizations, and K–12 educators to promote participation and engagement.
• Compliance and Reporting
• Maintain accurate and timely communication with the U.S. Department of Education and program officers.
• Prepare and submit all required federal and institutional reports, documentation, and performance updates.
• Ensure adherence to federal regulations, budget guidelines, and institutional compliance policies.

Financial Management and Operations

• Prepare and amend budget in consultation with the Project Director and Grants Office.
• Monitor project expenditures in coordination with the Project Director and Grants Office.
• Assist with procurement, contracting, and tracking of expenses to ensure compliance with grant budgets.
• Oversee team members/students assigned to the project.

Outreach and Engagement

• Lead outreach efforts to schools, museums, and civic organizations to broaden project impact and visibility.
• Coordinate publicity, website updates, and digital toolkits for the project’s “Digital Civics Innovation” component.
• Support evaluation and data collection related to participation, learning outcomes, and project assessment.
• Institutional Collaboration
• Work closely with Iona’s Institute for Thomas Paine Studies, the Gabelli Center for Teaching and Learning, and other campus offices to align project activities with Iona’s mission and strategic goals.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across history, political science, education, and the humanities.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree required in History, American Government/Political Science, Civics, Public History, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in large-scale program development, implementation, and management in higher education.
• At least two (2) years of experience planning and executing academic or public educational programming.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience working with state or federally funded programs, including compliance and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in event planning, community partnerships, staff supervision, budget management, and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of higher education academic structures, civic engagement initiatives, and public history programming.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational ability, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and data tracking systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with K–12 partnerships or teacher professional development programs.
• Familiarity with Department of Education grant management and reporting systems.
• Knowledge of Thomas Paine, the American founding era, or civic education pedagogy.
• Commitment to Iona University’s mission and values as a Catholic, student-centered institution emphasizing service and leadership.

Term and Compensation

• This is a grant-funded position for a three-year term contingent upon continued funding. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

About Iona University/EEO language

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top colleges for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.