Program Coordinator

Kellogg Executive MBA Program Coordinator

The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University is a premier institution for management education. Founded in 1908 and based just outside of Chicago, Kellogg is home to a renowned, research-based faculty and the best and brightest MBA students from around the world. The Kellogg Executive MBA (EMBA) program is a world leader in executive business education, designed for working professionals from all over the world who earn their MBA on weekends over a period of two years. Our distinctive, rigorous general management curriculum is delivered across campuses in Evanston, IL, Miami, FL, and 5 global partner schools in Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, and Israel (Kellogg Global Network). Students come to Kellogg to develop new frameworks for solving tough business problems while broadening their global network and creating lifelong connections.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Student Services, the Program Coordinator is primarily responsible for supporting the academic affairs and student experience for two assigned cohorts of approximately 140 students on the Kellogg Miami campus. The Program Coordinator coordinates with the EMBA team and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure a smooth and rewarding experience for both faculty and cohort participants during class weekends. Please note: This role requires availability for two weekends per month, as well as some evenings. Occasional domestic and international travel as needed.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Administration
• Evaluation
• Events
• Student Support & Academic Affairs
• Miscellaneous

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.

Minimum Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of systems, web and internet.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff at all levels individually and as part of a collaborative team.
• Professional demeanor including tact and discretion.
• Understanding of academic culture and higher education program management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience in higher education administration.
• Customer service-oriented experience.

Target hiring range for this position will be $56,000 - $59,500 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.

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