at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job ID49933
LocationChicago, Illinois
Department: MED-Cancer Center
Salary/Grade: EXS/5
Job Summary:
The Project Coordinator supports the Department of Education and Development on a variety of programs related to education, research, and outreach for the Lurie Cancer Center. This position will assist in content development, website and email management, timeline management, logistics management, marketing and communications, and budget creation and reconciliation. Please Note: Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. This position involves in-person meetings and events and cannot be 100% remote.
Areas of responsibility:
Administration
Communications
Evaluation
Events
Grants/Contracts
IT Services
Outreach
Program Development
Please note: This position requires flexibility to work on evenings and weekends in support of large-scale events.
Specific Responsibilities:
Administration
Ensures that program/project mission, values, guidelines, policies & procedures are implemented & maintained.
Identifies service improvement opportunities that will better enable program/project to achieve its goals and objectives.
Budgets & Financial
Participates in budget preparation.
Maintains budget & associated analysis & reports.
Enters individual &/or summary of transactions into journals &/or general ledger or other NU enterprise system.
Reviews; ensures approval based on alternatives regarding practice & policy; analyzes and classifies transactions in accordance with established chart or coding of accounts; creates new accounts; prepares, processes, reconciles & provides receipts (as appropriate) for transactions
Communication, Outreach
Develops coordinated, consistent marketing and brand messages.
Creates-of-the-art website.
Collaborates with web developer and communications managers to maintain state-of-the-art website.
Incorporates social media and networking into program/project aspects as appropriate.
Strengthens partnerships with external resources by defining, promoting and marketing benefits of participation and involvement to the organization.
Creates and nurtures relationships with organizations to develop a network of enthusiastic organizations engaged via active participation in the success of program/project.
Creates and nurtures relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., faculty, staff, employees,) to develop a cadre of enthusiastic internal ambassadors engaged via active participation in the success of program/project.
Reviews market trends to recommend future plans to increase revenue, participation, engagement, etc.
Evaluation
Observes program sessions and interacts with participants for purpose of gaining consumer insight, growing and strengthening program knowledge, and optimizing client satisfaction.
Coordinates the collection, analysis & reporting of required information for surveys, review documents, public information documents, etc.
Analyzes evaluation data from instructors, students, participants, etc. to assist in program/project development and updates.
Implements corrective actions required as a result of surveys or other indicators.
Events
Coordinates programming, educational, student, alumni, workshops, meetings, etc. including speakers, agendas, etc.
Develops plans and arranges meetings, workshops, events, etc. designed to exchange information, promote research objectives, and to build internal and external relationships within NU.
Ensures that event details including communication, venues, presenters, travel arrangements, materials, refreshments and technology are arranged and completed in an appropriate and timely manner.
Manages communications with speakers, attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors.
Faculty Support
Arranges colloquium & seminar coordination, & faculty travel planning.
Supports faculty in development and approval of new courses, faculty payments, classroom coordination, evaluations, and grading
Program Development
Manages logistics for program/project curriculum, seminars, presentations, workshops, learning experiences, chat rooms, websites, social networking, etc. based on goals/objectives.
Identifies & obtains external expertise as needed and works with content experts for current and new programs.
Reviews programs/projects to increase efficiencies to support growth.
Manages speaker selection, communication, and topic development.
Leads program/project updates and improvements.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
