How to hire a center coordinator

How to hire a center coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step center coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a center coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new center coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your center coordinator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a center coordinator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a center coordinator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a center coordinator that fits the bill.

   This list presents center coordinator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Center Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Center Coordinator		$14-25
   Administrative Coordinator	An Administrative Coordinator oversees the line of communication and schedules within a company, ensuring that every necessary information is delivered and conveyed. An administrative coordinator's responsibilities include responding to inquiries and requests from workforce personnel or client, managing calls and correspondence, maintaining and rotating various forms of documentation, and designing or improving systems that would help the company's operating procedures... Show more	$13-26
   Special Projects Coordinator	A special project manager spearheads and oversees special projects and programs, ensuring it adheres to deadlines and budgets. Among their responsibilities include managing staff and timelines, setting objectives and guidelines, monitoring the progress of projects, and producing progress reports for the executives... Show more	$14-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Patients
   • Patient Care
   • Data Entry
   • CPR
   • Coordinators
   • Social Work
   • Professional Development
   • Phone Calls
   • Excellent Organizational
   • Educational Programs
   • PowerPoint
   • Community Resources
   • Community Outreach

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage daily logistics operations, assist other logistics coordinators as needed with any issues/concerns regarding 3rd party carriers and/or movements.
   • Scan all checks and vouchers into OPEX machine.
   • Clear reconciliation differences on ACH payments for IRA accounts.
   • Supervise in the absence of the coordinator teen court clients and volunteers.
   • Research and gather documents according to court orders, subpoenas and summonses.
   • Inform internal department managers of any issues relate to or concerning the Lockbox department.

   More center coordinator duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the center coordinator job description is a good way to get more applicants. A center coordinator salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a center coordinator in Montana may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level center coordinator. Additionally, a center coordinator with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average center coordinator salary

   $40,825yearly

   $19.63 hourly rate

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   Entry-level center coordinator salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

   Average center coordinator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$50,859	$24
   2	California	$50,423	$24
   3	New Jersey	$50,107	$24
   4	Rhode Island	$49,429	$24
   5	New York	$47,697	$23
   6	Oregon	$47,334	$23
   7	Virginia	$46,859	$23
   8	Massachusetts	$45,207	$22
   9	Arizona	$44,319	$21
   10	Washington	$43,693	$21
   11	Illinois	$42,902	$21
   12	Texas	$42,774	$21
   13	Florida	$42,542	$20
   14	Colorado	$42,326	$20
   15	Minnesota	$42,151	$20
   16	Nebraska	$42,045	$20
   17	Missouri	$41,462	$20
   18	Pennsylvania	$41,066	$20
   19	Oklahoma	$40,823	$20
   20	Ohio	$39,836	$19

   Average center coordinator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Columbia University in the City of New York	$53,733	$25.83	20
   2	Hartwick College	$53,455	$25.70	1
   3	Epicor	$52,579	$25.28
   4	Meta	$51,800	$24.90	273
   5	OSF HealthCare	$51,634	$24.82	4
   6	Deloitte	$51,611	$24.81	5
   7	Baptist Health Home Care	$51,555	$24.79	4
   8	LCMC Health	$51,278	$24.65	1
   9	Esri	$51,114	$24.57
   10	Rocketship Education	$51,021	$24.53	3
   11	Minnesota State Fair	$50,882	$24.46	1
   12	Service Employees International Union Local 205	$49,902	$23.99	2
   13	ProMedica Toledo Hospital	$49,897	$23.99	3
   14	Ilitch Holdings	$49,707	$23.90
   15	University of San Diego	$49,583	$23.84	5
   16	University of California-Berkeley	$49,423	$23.76
   17	Georgetown University	$48,742	$23.43	11
   18	University of Colorado Boulder	$48,605	$23.37	3
   19	University of California	$48,570	$23.35	32
   20	Union University	$48,239	$23.19	1

4. Writing a center coordinator job description

   A center coordinator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a center coordinator job description:

   Center coordinator job description example

   The Transport Center Coordinator (TCC) has an important role keeping track of production output and driver & vehicle resources. As the main contact for the Dispatch Office, the TCC regularly interfaces with the Circulation drivers, the Production Department and the Distributor contractors in the field. Other responsibilities include taking incoming phone calls, organizing nightly documentation, monitoring and recording timely dispatches and writing nightly reports. The right candidate should possess good communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
   Responsibilities include:
   Coordinate deliveries from our Springfield, VA plant to local distribution centers Assures that each scheduled route is appropriately covered by utilizing available drivers and vehicles Develop and maintain productive relationships with contractors, distributors, vendors, drivers and various departments to facilitate the timely delivery and accurate distribution of products Coordinate changes in dispatch schedule for delays and/or issues to assure timely dispatch and deliveries Perform a variety of clerical duties and paperwork as assigned, such as manifests, sign-in sheets, timecards and nightly reports Communicate with distributors and publication partners of product details, delays and other important dispatch information Promote safe work practices and assist in conducting safety audits Manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast moving and deadline critical environment Handle any special requests or order changes, as required
   
   Requirements include:
   Ability to work independently, solve problems and ensure work is completed efficiently Effective skills in organizing, planning, time management, scheduling, coordinating resources and meeting deadlines Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Proven record of reliability and dependability Ability to work independently Demonstrated ability to make decisions under pressure Assist in maintaining files and records according to established procedures.PC knowledge and experience with Microsoft OfficeKnowledge of Newspaper Circulation Distribution is a plus Prior supervisory experience is a plus Experience with medium-duty trucks preferred CDL Class A or B Preferred
   
   NOTE: All of the essential functions of this position are not necessarily described in this posting.
   
   DAYS & HOURS: Full-time, Nights, Weekends and occasional Holidays. Flexibility required.
   
   The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.
   
   The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow?
   #washpostlife

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5. Post your job

   To find the right center coordinator for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with center coordinators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit center coordinators who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your center coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit center coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting center coordinators requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new center coordinator

   Once you've decided on a perfect center coordinator candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new center coordinator first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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