at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
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Job ID49573
LocationEvanston, Illinois
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Department: Alumni Relations & Development
Salary/Grade: EXS/6
Job Summary:
Coordinates the delivery of operational services to client teams to assist them in maximizing resources that will increase engagement and donor participation.Assesses individual team and priority needs, and creates, implements and recommends resources and solutions that meet client needs.Ensures the effective, compliant, & efficient daily management of operational functions in support of Northwestern's development and engagement goals and objectives and in coordination with central offices.Represents area on internal and external operational affairs by recommending alternatives & suggestions.Ensures that all operational functions are completed in compliance with University policy, state and federal laws and regulations. Please note: There are two positions available.
Administration
Budget & Financial
Communications
Evaluation
Events
IT Services
Outreach
Events
Outreach
Program Development
Regulatory Compliance
Strategic Planning
Specific Responsibilities:
Administration
Oversees & ensures that day-to-day operations are appropriately managed, efficient and effective.
Develops, maintains & reports on quantitative and qualitative performance measures.
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.
Budgets & Financial
Creates & oversees finances, budget, associated analysis & reports.
Creates/enhances internal daily, monthly & annual processes & training.
Recommends changes to tools to improve analysis, forecasting, modeling & reporting & ultimately quality of financial information & analyses provided to management for planning, evaluating & controlling operations.
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.
Creates & implements program/project brand identity and marketing & advertising strategy.
Pursues opportunities for alumni contact & solicitation.
Evaluation
Manages development and maintenance of evaluation processes including associated metrics and key performance indicators.
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 planning and arrangement of meetings, workshops, events, etc. designed to exchange information, promote research objectives, and to build internal and external relationships within NU.
Program Development
Coordinates with program/project sponsors on the delivery of all onsite instruction and provision of logistical support.
Oversee development and implementation of new program/project initiatives.
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.Regulatory Compliance
Manages development & implementation of processes & procedures for all safety, security & compliance programs.
Manages compliance with all applicable federal, state, local & NU laws, regulations, policies & procedures.
Strategic Planning
Manages & implements strategic plans.
Provides advice & counsel & recommends changes & improvements to functional operations to better meet organizational needs & objectives.
Miscellaneous
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's in business, accounting or a related field + 2 years program administration or similar experience; or 4 years program administration or similar experience.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
MS Office or comparable systems
Excellent communication skills
Problem solving
Ability to process information quickly
Capable of multi-tasking, at times working with multiple teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Alumni Relations and/or Development experience
Experience with CATracks (Ellucian Advance... 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.
