Northeastern University · 7 hours ago
Women Who Empower (WWE) Innovator Award Administrator - TEMP
Northeastern University is seeking an Administrator for the Women Who Empower Innovator Awards. This role involves providing administrative support throughout the application cycle, ensuring smooth operations, and managing data and communications with applicants, readers, and judges.
Education
Responsibilities
Monitor application submissions daily and track volume across award categories to ensure balanced representation
Send application deadline reminder communications to prospective applicants
Provide technical support to applicants experiencing issues with the online application portal
Review incoming applications for completeness and flag missing required fields
Conduct degree verification by cross-referencing applicant information with university records in ascend
Coordinate with Registrar's office through designated liaison to verify discrepancies (minimum 2-week turnaround required)
Verify and update applicant address information using ascend database
Flag records with outdated or inconsistent information on tracking spreadsheets
Follow up with individual applicants to collect missing application information after deadline
Manage data extraction and organization for reader distribution
Maintain a record of readers and judges and properly code in data management platform
Prepare and distribute application packets to readers, grouping applications by venture theme
Compile and organize reader scorecards as they are returned
Prepare semifinalist application materials for judge review
Schedule and coordinate finalist presentation meetings
Maintain confidential records of all evaluations and scores
Maintain organized filing system for all application materials and evaluation documents
Ensure adherence to established timeline and alert Executive Director of Women’s Entrepreneurship of potential delays
Support communication with readers, judges, and applicants as needed
Assist with preparation of final recommendations for approving authority
Coordinate notification process for awardees and non-awardees by July 31 deadline
Other duties as assigned to support the Advancement Division
Qualification
Required
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies in data
Proficiency with database systems (experience with ascend preferred)
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data management
Experience with WordPress or similar content management systems
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Demonstrated ability to work independently and problem-solve
Preferred
Experience with Qualtrics or Canvas learning management systems
Familiarity with university advancement or alumni relations operations
Knowledge of entrepreneurship or innovation programming
Previous experience supporting awards or scholarship programs
Benefits
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Tuition assistance
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Commuting & transportation
Company
Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.
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Funding
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2024-01-06
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2023-10-30
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