at Northwestern University in

Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:

54532

Department:

MCC Office of the

Dean Salary/Grade:

EXS/6 Target hiring range for this position will be between $56,780-$72,000 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 Founded in 1909, the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science thrives at the intersection of global challenges and the knowledge needed to solve them. The School is growing and seeks a Sr. Project Coordinator to assist with a portfolio of strategic initiatives. The Sr. Project Coordinator supports the execution of projects, reporting, and operations in service of McCormick School of Engineering strategic priorities. Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, this role assists with the day-to-day management of and reporting on a portfolio of key initiatives; assists with operations, events, scheduling, and communications in support of the portfolio; and helps manage delivery and risk across a broad set of projects.

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinates delivery, communications, and supporting aspects of a program portfolio in support of McCormick strategy Manages day to day operations Maintains associated analysis & reports Troubleshoots problems; obtains additional information or provides instruction & guidance; corrects or escalates Helps maintain partnerships with external resources Works with Sr Director to manage escalations, communication; may manage some projects independently Coordinates programming, workshops, meetings, as driven by project needs Leads program/project updates and improvements Ensures compliance with all necessary organizations Prepares documentation as required Administers & maintains existing strategic plans Supervises 1-2 work study students &/or provides work direction Perform other duties as assigned

Specific Responsibilities :

Administration Oversees & ensures that day-to-day operations are appropriately managed, efficient and effective. Develops, maintains & reports on quantitative and qualitative performance measures. Budgets & Financial Oversees accurate, efficient and compliant workflow of all transactional processes across areas/units. Creates & oversees finances, budget, associated analysis & reports. Works with finance to manage reporting and exception handling. Communication, Outreach & Recruitment Ensures program/project success in regard to goals including delivery, impact, etc. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account