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Program Coordinator
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Northwestern University Department:
MED-Cancer Center Salary/Grade:
EXS/5 Target hiring range for this position will be between
$50,000-$58,633 per year.
Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 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. Administration Communications Evaluation Events Grants/Contracts Program Development Strategic Planning Specific Responsibilities Administration
Manages day to day operations. Ensures that program/project mission, values, guidelines, policies & procedures are implemented & maintained. Manages design and development of program databases; compiles & analyzes data; prepares reports. Reviews processes and recommends changes to incorporate state-of-the-art technology as appropriate into administrative, recruitment, marketing, and educational components. Identifies service improvement opportunities that will better enable program/project to achieve its goals and objectives Communication, Outreach & Recruitment
Creates and nurtures relationships with organizations to develop a network of enthusiastic organizations engaged via active participation in the success of program/project. 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. 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. Grants & Contracts
Prepares proposals; provides administrative guidance for grant preparations including budgets and justifications. Program Development
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 Strategic Planning
Administers & maintains existing strategic plans. Participates with area/unit senior staff in the conceptualization, development and presentation of materials used in functional operations. Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
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 Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
Experience in meeting and strategic planning Benefits Northwestern University is proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more. Visit
https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html
to learn more. Work-Life And Wellness Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Professional Growth & Development Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. Northwestern University is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status.
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Program Coordinator
role at
Northwestern University Department:
MED-Cancer Center Salary/Grade:
EXS/5 Target hiring range for this position will be between
$50,000-$58,633 per year.
Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 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. Administration Communications Evaluation Events Grants/Contracts Program Development Strategic Planning Specific Responsibilities Administration
Manages day to day operations. Ensures that program/project mission, values, guidelines, policies & procedures are implemented & maintained. Manages design and development of program databases; compiles & analyzes data; prepares reports. Reviews processes and recommends changes to incorporate state-of-the-art technology as appropriate into administrative, recruitment, marketing, and educational components. Identifies service improvement opportunities that will better enable program/project to achieve its goals and objectives Communication, Outreach & Recruitment
Creates and nurtures relationships with organizations to develop a network of enthusiastic organizations engaged via active participation in the success of program/project. 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. 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. Grants & Contracts
Prepares proposals; provides administrative guidance for grant preparations including budgets and justifications. Program Development
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 Strategic Planning
Administers & maintains existing strategic plans. Participates with area/unit senior staff in the conceptualization, development and presentation of materials used in functional operations. Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
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 Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)
Experience in meeting and strategic planning Benefits Northwestern University is proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more. Visit
https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html
to learn more. Work-Life And Wellness Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Professional Growth & Development Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. Northwestern University is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status.
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