Program Coordinator
Job Summary
This position provides administrative support to the leadership, planning and evaluation activities of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center. This position plays a key role in ensuring the center is aligned with the goals and priorities set by leadership and supports general processes used by our center to obtain effective internal and external advice, set priorities, make decisions, and define and evaluate Center strategic plans and activities. This includes such activities as meeting scheduling and administration, follow through on priorities set at meetings, and reporting of relevant cancer center data.
Specific Responsibilities
- Administration
- Communications
- Evaluation
- Events
- Grants/Contracts
- Program Development
- Strategic Planning
Minimum Competencies
- Detail-oriented; excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Comfortable using office computer programs, including virtual meeting platforms
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in academia and/or cancer research
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.
Work-Life and Wellness
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.