A Project Coordinator coordinates project team work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point, and assists the project manager. Coordinates project team activities and communication. Organizes meetings and tracks project budgets and schedules. Organizes contracts, files and reports. May coordinate projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.
Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:
54023
Department:
Kellogg PhD Program Salary/Grade:
EXS/6
Job Summary:
The PhD Program at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University is part of one of the nation's leading private research universities. Rooted in a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and collaboration, Kellogg's PhD program fosters an interdisciplinary approach to research and scholarship. With eight fields of study and strong connections to affiliated programs across Northwestern's Evanston campus, the program provides students with exceptional opportunities to engage with world-renowned faculty, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to groundbreaking research. As a member of a collaborative three-person team, the Senior Project Coordinator supports Kellogg's eight PhD programs by partnering with the Kellogg Academic Departments, The Graduate School, and Directors of Graduate Studies to ensure the seamless delivery of programs, services, and processes that enhance the doctoral student experience. This role provides comprehensive operational support across the PhD student lifecycle, including admissions and recruitment, student funding, and student services. Key responsibilities include managing PhD course scheduling and student registration; coordinating conference travel and research funding applications; planning and supporting student events; leveraging Smartsheet and Microsoft Lists to streamline and improve program operations; and partnering with the Director to collect, analyze, and report program data that informs strategic planning and decision-making.
Specific Responsibilities :
Administration Ensures that the day-to-day operations of the PhD program are appropriately supported and managed. Manages the development and maintenance of evaluation processes/reporting including associated metrics and key performance indicators for PhD database management, admissions, registration/course scheduling, student funding, alumni tracking and other special projects. Creates efficiencies with student processes by facilitating workflows for data collection and student forms/application processes that use Smartsheet and Microsoft Lists project management platforms. Responsible for creating and administering participant surveys for various PhD events. Budgets & Financial Oversees accurate, efficient, and compliant workflow of financial processes across areas/units. Enter annual stipends and tuition funding in the student financial system within SES/CAESAR and issue appointment letters. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
