Program Coordinator, Keyman Modern Turkish Studies Program

**Department:** Buffett Inst Global Affairs - KeymanModernTurkishStudiesProgram **Salary/Grade:** EXS/5 _**The expected salary for this position is between $51,350 - $59,280 per year, in alignment with departmental equity and market data.**_ **Job** **Summary:** TheProgramCoordinatorprovidesmanagementfor the KeymanTurkishProgram,recommendinggoals,assessingfeasibility andongoingperformance&providingday-to-dayoversightof administrative&operationalfunctions. _*Note:__Not allaspects__of__the__job__are__coveredby__this__job description._ **Job** **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. - Acts as liaison to IT to ensure technology systems are properly installed & maintained. _Budgets & Financial_ - _Participates in budget preparation._ - _Maintains budget & associated analysis & reports._ - _Enters individual &/or summary of transactions into journals &/or general ledger or other NU enterprise system._ - Reviews; ensures approval based on alternatives regarding practice & policy; analyzes and classifies transactions in accordance with established chart or coding of accounts; creates new accounts; prepares, processes, reconciles & provides receipts (as appropriate) for transactions. - Processes transfer &/or appropriation charges & may balance &/or close accounts. - Troubleshoots problems; performs vendor/account research as needed; obtains additional information or provides instruction & guidance by phone, US- or e- mail from customers/vendors; corrects or escalates. _Communication, Outreach & Recruitment_ - _Develops coordinated, consistent marketing and brand messages._ - _Creates state-of-the-art website._ - Incorporates social media and networking into program/project aspects as appropriate. - Strengthens partnerships with external resources by defining, promoting and marketing benefits of participation and involvement to the organization. - Creates and nurtures relationships with organizations to develop a network of enthusiastic organizations engaged via active participation in the success of program/project. - Reviews market trends to recommend future plans to increase revenue, participation, engagement, etc. _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. - Analyzes evaluation data from instructors, students, participants, etc. to assist in program/project development and updates. - Implements corrective actions required as a result of surveys or other indicators _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. _Faculty Support_ - Coordinates faculty recruitment, appointment & credentialing processes including placing ads, candidate communication & visit. - Initiates FASIS appointment paperwork. - Arranges colloquium & seminar coordination, & faculty travel planning. - Supports faculty in development and approval of new courses, faculty payments, classroom coordination, evaluations, and grading. _Human Resources_ - _Ensures human resources programs, policies, & procedures are implemented & consistently applied._ - Coordinates all or portions of the talent management lifecycle (sourcing, selecting, developing, coaching, rewarding, recognizing, managing information & optimizing talent.) - In consultation with management & Central HR, administers HR solutions. - Maintains excellent working relationship with Office of Human Resources. _Program Development_ - Manages program/project curriculum, seminars, presentations, workshops, learning experiences, chat rooms, websites, social networking, etc. based on goals/objectives. - 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. - Manages speaker selection, communication, and topic development. - Leads program/project updates and improvements. _Supervision_ - Supervises 1-2 staff &/or provides work direction. _Performs other duties__as assigned._ **Minimum** **Qualifications:** - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience. - 1 year program/project administration or other relevant experience. _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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