Program Coordinator

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary:

Job Description:

Campus wide programs

• Create and implement programs and events designed to increase school spirit and build traditions and community.

• Work with Alumni Relations in fostering alumni and undergraduate relations.

• Work with Admissions to create welcome events.

• Provide event and program development consultation, officer training and member development for student organizations.

• Coordinate student organization annual training and student organization fair.

NPB and COC Advisor

• Work directly with the Chair of the COC.

• Attend weekly COC meetings.

• Track COC allocated funds.

• Train Chair and members of COC at annual retreat.

• Meet with organizations that have received Event by Event funding to review program details, review and process financial paperwork.

• Act as Financial Manager for all Event by Event programs and track budget.

• Advise Northeastern Programming Board and attend weekly meetings.

• Train NPB members on programming and university policies.

• Manage NPB finances.

Serves as a members of the unit's management team

• Supervise undergraduate intern who will work approximately 20 hours per week.

• Serve as a mentor throughout the intern experience and provide guidance to them as they seek post baccalaureate degree in higher education.

• Represent the unit's director and assistant director at campus/university functions, committee, and task forces in their absence.

• Assist in the development and implementation of office and campus wide programs.

• Function as part of the SLD Leadership team in servicing daily walk-in student organization leaders seeking guidance and resources for event planning and student organizational management.

• Assist the SLD Leadership team in providing leadership and strategic direction to the unit.

• Participate in annual office goal setting processes and staff meetings.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree.

2. A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)

3. Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

Departmental Preferences:

• Master's degree in Higher Education.

• At least one year of professional experience in a Student Affairs unit with programming initiatives.

• Experience and knowledge of large- and small-scale event planning, working with student organizations, and some budget development and management experience.

• Skills include the ability to interact effectively with diverse student populations in a positive and empowering manner, strong written and oral communication skills (in both one-on-one and group settings), strong organization and time management skills, and effective problem-solving abilities.

• Previous experience working in an urban setting is preferred.

This position requires a background check.

Salary / Hourly Rate Range

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit ourEmployee Benefitspage to learn more about our comprehensive benefits packageincluding health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals.Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.