Northwestern University · 10 hours ago
Senior Program Coordinator
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expNorthwestern University is an academic institution focused on supporting students from historically marginalized communities. The Senior Program Coordinator will work with faculty and the undergraduate education team to create equitable educational experiences, recruit students, and manage various programmatic responsibilities.
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Responsibilities
Oversees & ensures that day-to-day operations are appropriately managed, efficient and effective
Oversees documentation of agreements between NU and partner organizations, ensuring that agreements are completed, appropriately reviewed, approved, and adhered to by all parties
Acts as liaison to IT to ensure technology systems are properly installed & maintained & meet the informational, analytical & computing needs of users
Ensures necessary hardware, software & network infrastructure services are appropriated from central or internal IT
Oversees accurate, efficient and compliant workflow of all transactional processes for SLI
Creates & oversees finances, budget, associated analysis & reports
Creates/enhances internal daily, monthly & annual processes & training
Reviews exceptions forms and reimbursements that require special attention
Ensures program/project success in regard to revenue & expense goals including recruitment, participation, etc
Identifies opportunities and strategies for short- and long-term growth & expansion
Creates & implements program/project brand identity and marketing & advertising strategy
Oversees marketing of new and current programs, working with partner institutions & media to ensure marketing plan effectively targets applicants, sponsors, etc
Ensures that all advertising and marketing materials accurately represent programs
Manages programming, educational, student, alumni, workshops, meetings, etc. including speakers, agendas, etc
Manages planning and arrangement of meetings, workshops, events, etc. designed to exchange information, promote research objectives, and to build internal and external relationships within NU
Manages event details including communication, venues, presenters, travel arrangements, materials, refreshments and technology are arranged and completed in an appropriate and timely manner
Applies policies, recommends changes, implements new & ensures consistent interpretation
Supports faculty in development and approval of new courses, faculty payments, classroom coordination, evaluations, and grading
Recommends organizational structures to align with strategic mission
Applies HR policy to maximize effectiveness of HR administration to meet strategic plan objectives
Researches competitor, and state-of-the art developments to enhance, improve, and innovate program curricula and delivery to better meet goals & objectives
Coordinates with program/project sponsors on the delivery of all onsite instruction and provision of logistical support
Manages relationships with partners, foundations, etc. and coordinates logistical support
Continually assesses and innovates program/project to achieve educational goals
Develops strategy for program/project growth and expansion
Manages & implements strategic plans
Reviews plans, meets with leadership & key faculty & staff
Provides advice & counsel & recommends changes & improvements to functional operations to better meet organizational needs & objectives
Manages recruitment, application evaluation, interview, selection and notification of students or participants
Implements admissions criteria in accordance with associated NU policy
Supervises student orientation, registration, student life, graduation, etc
Supervises student matters, such as academic probation and other issues escalated from staff
Provides holistic support to participating students and peer leaders in line with restorative practices and culturally relevant views of well-being
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience
2 years program/project administration or other relevant experience
Substantive background and experience working with marginalized populations
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty, administrators, families and professionals
Preferred
Master's degree in Education or SESP-related field, including SESP-related field, counseling, social work, or Higher Education Administration and Policy
Demonstrated experience with program marketing, student recruitment, student advising, external relations and networking
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (325)
2024 (308)
2023 (280)
2022 (282)
2021 (184)
2020 (155)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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