Program Coordinator Senior

Job Summary

Provides management for DPT education program operations & providing day-to-day oversight and administrative duties for the Assistant Chair of Curricular Affairs & DPT Program Administrator.

Duties

• Supports and implements course activities, e.g., managing specific student accommodations; scheduling & overseeing exams and any needed exam additional practice and make-ups; arranging room set-up and breakdown; managing class volunteers and their payment; managing the recruiting and hiring process of DPT operational student workers.
• Proctors exams, provides administrative support for faculty & student services such as accommodations, curriculum, program evaluation, recommending alternatives for course requirements, reviewing administrative processes and procedures regarding student services and recommends changes.
• Manages event logistics for department-related events, including securing space for events, arranging/ordering catering, and being the person responsible for travel arrangements for visitors.
• Manages programming, educational, student, alumni, workshops, meetings, etc., including speakers, agendas, etc.
• Manages recruitment of faculty. Provides logistical/operational recommendations for management of faculty appointments, credentialing & exit (retirement & termination) processes.

Administration

• Oversees & ensures that day-to-day operations are appropriately managed, efficient and effective.
• Develops, maintains & reports on quantitative and qualitative performance measures.
• Ensures necessary hardware, software & network infrastructure services are appropriated from central or internal IT.
• Issues work order requests for maintenance, repairs & upgrades.

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 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.

Faculty Support

• Manages recruitment of faculty. Provides logistical/operational recommendation for management of faculty appointments, credentialing & exit (retirement & termination) processes.
• Applies policies, recommends changes, implements new & ensures consistent interpretation.
• Manages all aspects of faculty administrative tasks (colloquium, seminar, travel, faculty COI survey, annual report, ) ensuring optimal faculty support.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.

Work-Life And Wellness

Northern Illinois University offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.

Professional Growth And Development

Northern Illinois University 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement.