Northwestern University · 21 hours ago
Senior Program Coordinator
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$57K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expNorthwestern University’s Institute for Adolescent Mental Health and Well-being is dedicated to advancing the mental health of adolescents and young adults. They are seeking a Senior Program Coordinator to manage administrative operations, support research, and oversee communications and events for the Institute.
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Responsibilities
Ensure administrative and financial operations run smoothly and meet the needs of the Institute’s faculty and students
Oversee facilities, IT, finances, and research operations
Establish standard operating procedures, working in partnership with the Weinberg College Dean’s Office and other relevant offices
Manage events, ranging from virtual lectures to in-person conferences
Create publicity materials, such as flyers, and make all event arrangements, including travel and catering
Staff events, taking note of successes and opportunities to improve
Manage Institute’s communication channels, including the website, newsletter, and social media
Draft content and determine optimal channel for communication
Develop communications that engage the Institute’s audiences, including scholars and alumni
Monitor budget, tracking spending projections and actual expenditures
Initiate and process a variety of financial transactions, ensuring transactions comply with University policies and are within the Institute’s budget
Alert director to any anticipated budget variances
Support the Institute’s research by managing applications to the Institutional Review Board; communicating with research participants; processing payments to research subjects; and related responsibilities
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
At least two years program/project administration or other relevant experience
Strong computer skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Initiative and resourcefulness
Ability to work independently
Preferred
Prior experience with basic graphic design
Prior experience working with databases as well as Qualtrics and REDCap
Prior experience in a research-intensive setting
Event planning skills
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
Variety of tools and resources
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
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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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