Specialist II, Commencement Coordinator bei Nightingale College

Position Title

The target hiring range for this position is $62,135.00 - $67,617.50

Position Summary:

The Commencement Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of all graduation-related activities—including virtual and in-person ceremonies. This role ensures a seamless, celebratory, and student-centered experience from the moment a student applies for graduation through their transition into the alumni community.
The Coordinator will collaborate across departments including communications, marketing, registrar, events, and production teams to manage logistics, ensure timely communication, and uphold the College’s standards of excellence for graduate recognition.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end logistics for all commencement ceremonies (virtual and in-person)
• Coordinate timelines and graduation tasks in alignment with academic calendars
• Lead communication efforts to graduates regarding ceremony details, deadlines, and expectations
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Communications, Marketing, Registrar, Events, IT)
  
• Review and approve commencement programs and graduate recognition materials
• Serve as the point of contact for graduate-related questions and issues
• Ensure timely tracking and distribution of graduation regalia, pins, cords, and celebration boxes
• Support the Director of Alumni Relations in developing transition experiences for new graduates

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Communications, or related field
•  3+ years in student services, event planning, or related experience
•  Strong project management and communication skills
•  Proven ability to manage timelines and coordinate cross-functional teams
• Experience working with CRM systems and virtual event platforms is a plus

All new hires are required to attend New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The College will pay for travel and lodging accommodations.

Nightingale’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected both in our learners and collaborators because we believe the best outcomes for learners from underserved and diverse populations are achieved through collaborators with similar backgrounds and cultures. Nightingale College is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission (not just words on the wall, we live it, love it, and daily contribute to it): With the primary focus on higher learning in healthcare professions, Nightingale College contributes to elevating education, health, and employment systems through facilitation of academic achievement, personal growth, and professional development of its learners, alumni, and collaborators, while serving diverse communities.

At Nightingale College, our Innovative Education model helps transform rural health landscapes through our blended-distance learning platform. Every person involved with Nightingale College helps to change the lives of our learners, our communities, and ultimately the world by adding to the quality of healthcare. We are proud to have graduated over 3,400 nurses serving communities in need. We are serious about our outcomes and have a little bit of fun getting there.

The professional and personal development of our learners and our collaborators is our company’s foundation. Not only do we develop strategies that promote a positive work-life integration, but we also create an environment that invites you to become an expert in your field, be it through higher education or professional development. Put simply, we elevate employment, elevate health, and elevate education. We’re so happy that you’ve found us!