coordinator
noun
co·or·di·na·tor
kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnā-tər 
1
: one who coordinates something
… government becomes the coordinator of the economy but not its boss.—
Robert Heilbroner
Robert Heilbroner
especially
: a person who organizes people or groups so that they work together efficiently
a project coordinator
She served as the coordinator of the rescue effort.
(American football) a defensive/offensive coordinator [=a coach who is responsible for overseeing a team's defensive/offensive players and strategies]
2
grammar
: coordinating conjunction
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At another neighborhood school, its communications coordinator, Paola, used to start her workday at the front desk, greeting students.
—Wendi C. Thomas, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
Originally from Florida, Lowe previously worked for Orange County Public Schools in Orlando as an assistant principal of instruction, assessment coordinator, instructional coach and teacher.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Krause began his administrative career at Edgebrook Elementary School in McHenry and spent more than 16 years as a physical and health education teacher, coordinator and athletic director.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Kubiak is fresh off a Super Bowl victory with the Seahawks, serving as their offensive coordinator before taking this promotion following a one-year stint by Pete Carroll in Sin City.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Wendi C. Thomas, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
Originally from Florida, Lowe previously worked for Orange County Public Schools in Orlando as an assistant principal of instruction, assessment coordinator, instructional coach and teacher.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Krause began his administrative career at Edgebrook Elementary School in McHenry and spent more than 16 years as a physical and health education teacher, coordinator and athletic director.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Kubiak is fresh off a Super Bowl victory with the Seahawks, serving as their offensive coordinator before taking this promotion following a one-year stint by Pete Carroll in Sin City.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Coordinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coordinator. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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