at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50531
Department: Education & Social Policy
Salary/Grade: EXS/7
Job Summary:
Oversees a major division/department-wide program or project. Provides direction and thought leadership to develop strategic administrative initiatives that meet the mission/objective of the program/project. Oversees the effective, compliant, & efficient daily management of all operational, financial, & business functions in support of the program/project & in coordination with central offices such as HR, Budget, Facilities, IT, & Provost. Represents program/project on internal & external business affairs & is viewed as an expert resource regarding program/project administrative affairs.
Please note: One Year Term Appointment Renewal
Specific Responsibilities:
Administration
- Directs and leads development of program/project strategic plan.
- Oversees & ensures that day-to-day operations are appropriately managed, efficient and effective.
- Operationalizes goals & objectives; ensures that resources are created or obtained.
- Manages customer service; creates associated practices & procedures & metrics to measure success.
- Analyzes data & recommends & implements changes & improvement to better ensure attainment of mission.
- Manages logistics requirements, including facilities, venue, scheduling, technology, instruction, catering, etc.
