Senior Program Coordinator

Department: IIN - Int Inst Nanotechnology
Salary/Grade: EXS/6

Job Summary:

Provides direction in reviewing & recommending policy & procedure designed to enhance operational excellence of a program/project in order to ensure success. Ensures the effective, compliant, & efficient daily management of all operational, financial, & business functions in support of the business area's mission & in coordination with central offices such as HR, Budget, Facilities, IT, & Provost. Represents program/project on internal & external administrative affairs by recommending alternatives & suggestions.

Ensures the effective, compliant, and efficient daily management of aspects of administration, communication, events and outreach, and planning in support of the IIN's missions in coordination with staff or those in other offices and/or faculty. Evaluates and plans with a strategic eye on new program development and program improvement, recommends alternatives and suggestions, where appropriate. They ensure accurate and compliant workflow. The Senior Program Coordinator reports directly to the Business Administrator 5.

Specific Responsibilities:

Administration

• Oversees & ensures that day-to-day event operations are appropriately managed, efficient and effective.
• Develops, maintains & reports on quantitative and qualitative performance measures.

Communication, Outreach & Recruitment

• 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.
• implements program/project brand identity and marketing & advertising strategy.

Evaluation

• Reviews & analyzes outcome measurements and recommends changes & enhancements to improve program/project.
• Collaborates with internal/external partners to implement changes designed to improve/increase program/project goals/objectives.

Events

• 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.

Program Development

• Researches competitor, and state-of-the art developments to enhance, improve, and innovate program curricula and delivery to better meet goals & objectives.
• Supervises creation of components, including curriculum development, lectures, conferences, seminars, support groups, etc.
• Oversee development and implementation of new program/project initiatives.
• Continually assesses and innovates program/project to achieve educational goals.
• Develops strategy for program/project growth and expansion.

Strategic Planning

• Reviews plans, meets with leadership & key faculty & staff.
• Provides advice & counsel & recommends changes & improvements to functional operations to better meet organizational needs & objectives.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Effective interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to build consensus.
• Detail oriented
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Adaptable
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Pro-active

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree + 5 years program administration or similar experience.
• Master's degree

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• High Efficiency
• High Ethics and integrity
• Good Judgment
• Experience in a higher education organization.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $61,750-$69,963 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

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We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

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