Program Coordinator

Position Title & Department:

 Program Coordinator; Outdoor Adventures Posting #

5105

Department Description:

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to grounding our policies, programs, and procedures in anti-racist practice. With this commitment, we recognize the importance of educating ourselves and holding one another accountable to ensure our work is approached through equity, inclusion, and social justice lens. We recognize our need for ongoing development in this area and continue to strive to improve. We expect all members of the Division of Student Affairs are willing to engage in this work alongside us to uphold our Catholic mission in creating a welcoming environment where the dignity of all students, staff, administrators, and faculty at USD is embraced.

University Description:

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:

The Outdoor Adventures Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting in creating a diverse and inclusive recreational environment that serves the University of San Diego community. The Program Coordinator works collaboratively with the departments of Residential Life, Out of State Student Network, Student Orientation, Parent Relations and the Commons. The Program Coordinator works closely with the Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventures to plan, implement and lead the Pre-Orientation Adventure program, outdoor recreation classes, as well as custom programs and teambuilding for campus partners. Logistical management, planning and execution of trips ranging from 1 to 10 days, leadership training and development for student trip leaders, developing and supervising trip programs during the academic year, developing curriculum and learning outcomes, supervising trip leaders, managing program equipment and student office staff. Assist in creating dashboard statistics and program reports. Periodically, this position may be asked to lead or contribute to either ad hoc or ongoing division/campus projects outside the scope of their day-to-day activities. Additional assignments may be seasonal, ad hoc or ongoing, depending on the project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Trips Program Management 

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of a diverse array of outdoor outings throughout the year, ensuring seamless operations in areas such as scheduling, staffing, marketing, route selection, transportation, food logistics, equipment management, and budget oversight.
• Lead trips aligned with the University of San Diego’s (USD) Envisioning 2024 strategic plan, emphasizing environmental justice education for the USD community.
• Serve as the primary leader for field programs, with approximately 60 field days annually, requiring availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Maintain accurate post-trip records and reports to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with university standards.
• Serves as essential personnel in case of emergencies or other situations and will participate in risk and emergency management training.

Leadership Development and Training

• Collaborate with the Assistant Director to recruit, train, and mentor student trip guides, fostering leadership and outdoor skills through comprehensive training programs.
• Design and deliver engaging training sessions, often conducted during evenings and weekends, tailored to student outing gui