Partners in Peace Coordinator in Remote at The National Collegiate Honors Council, Inc.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Partners in Peace Coordinator

The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) seeks a dynamic, and globally engaged individual to serve as the Partners in Peace (PiP) Coordinator. This position serves as the programmatic backbone of the Partners in Peace initiative. The PiP Coordinator will work at the direction of the NCHC International Education Committee Chair and report ultimately to the NCHC Executive Director.

The Partners in Peace initiative seeks to connect collegiate honors students and faculty with the legacy of Alfred Nobel and the global pursuit of peace. Through curricular and co-curricular programming and partner institutions, and international events the PiP Coordinator will help NCHC institutions become authentic global ambassadors for peace.

This is a part-time, remote position requiring flexibility across time zones, availability during the NCHC annual conference, and periodic international travel to Oslo, Norway. The ideal candidate is passionate about honors education, international engagement, and the enduring pursuit of peace.

ABOUT PARTNERS IN PEACE:

Partners in Peace (PiP) is a formal partnership between NCHC and the Nobel Peace Center (NPC) in Oslo, Norway. The initiative invites NCHC member institutions to apply for a PiP designation by developing and implementing curricular and co-curricular programming centered on the Nobel Peace Prize, its laureates, and the theory and practice of peacebuilding. Institutions earn the formal designation, presented annually at the NCHC annual conference, upon completing their offering and filing a summary report. Formally launched in 2024,PiP aims to involve 75 institutions and reach over 1,000 collegiate honors students within five years of launch. The program currently has 52 participating institutions.

ABOUT NCHC:

The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) focuses on supporting honors education among colleges and universities. It serves as a professional association for honors programs and colleges and students, providing resources, support, and networking opportunities for educators involved in honors education. NCHC aims to advance honors education by fostering collaboration among honors programs, sharing best practices, and promoting excellence in teaching and learning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY:

• Serve as the primary liaison between NCHC leadership, the International Education Committee and the Nobel Peace Center.
• Oversee programmatic elements and review criteria to align NPC goals with NCHC project outputs, review progress, and address emerging opportunities or challenges.
• Collaborate with the NCHC national office to maintain and promote a competitive application process for NCHC member institutions seeking Partners in Peace designation.
• Solicit applications from 15–20 institutions per annual cycle, with a long-term goal of building a network of 75+ PiP institutions across the NCHC community.
• Maintain a comprehensive and current database of all PiP member institutions, including designation status, project timeline, program documentation, contact information, and assessment outcomes.
• Establish and coordinate a review board responsible for evaluating curricular and co-curricular program submissions from NCHC member institutions seeking PiP designation.
• Conduct mid-semester check-ins and quarterly meetings with institutions actively pursuing PiP designation to monitor progress, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate momentum.
• Review final assessment reports submitted by PiP institutions and compile findings into program-level impact summaries for distribution to NCHC and NPC leadership.
• Support Partners in Peace programming at NCHC’s annual conference
• Assume primary leadership responsibility for the planning and execution of the biannual Peace Congress held at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway.
• Continuously refine a PiP programming toolkit for use by NCHC member institutions.
• Advise member institutions on program design, helping them adapt PiP programming models to local contexts, student populations, and institutional goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree required; doctorial degree preferred
• Demonstrated experience in program coordination, project management, or educational administration.
• Demonstrated experience with Peace Education or Research and the study of Alfred Nobel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and relationships simultaneously.
• Experience working with or within higher education, honors programs, or academic associations.
• Commitment to the mission of NCHC and the values embodied by the Partners in Peace initiative.
• Ability to work independently in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Comfort with digital collaboration tools, database management, and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Office, shared document platforms).
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally to Oslo, Norway at least once annually.
• Availability for occasional evening or early-morning meetings across time zones.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in international education, global citizenship programming, or peace and conflict studies.
• Prior involvement with NCHC or familiarity with the honors education community.
• Background in curriculum development or academic program design.
• Experience building and managing volunteer or review committees.
• Familiarity with Nobel Peace Prize history and laureates.
• Proficiency in community management platforms or learning management systems.
• Prior experience coordinating large-scale events or conferences.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the following points:

• Description of your interest in the position, including discussion of how you meet the qualifications above.
• A vision statement that sets forth your goals and plans for the Partners in Peace program, which may include an assessment of the current program strengths, weaknesses or gaps you plan to address.

Applicants must also include a letter of support from their supervisor indicating 1) approval of the application and 2) the nature of any institutional support that would be available to the candidate.

COMPENSATION:

The Partners in Peace Coordinator is a 1099 contractor position and provides an annual stipend of $12,000 paid monthly. If university support for travel is not available, a travel allowance to attend Partners in Peace annual programming, including Oslo trips, and the NCHC Annual Conference may be included. Employment benefits are not included.