Temporary Program Coordinator

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Position: Temporary Program Coordinator
Hours: This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week/ 8:30am-5pm / M-F)
Pay: $27.00 per hour
Campus: Evanston
Approximate start date: 2/10/2025
Approximate end date: 6/13/2025

Northwestern University is seeking a temporary full-time Program Coordinator for the Evanston campus.

Temporary Job Description:

Administration:

• Maintains day to day operations of social science graduate program, including admissions, matriculation, course enrollment, teaching assignments, student milestone processing, appointment letters.
• Maintains program databases (Smartsheet, CAESAR, COGNOS, GSTS)

Events:

• Collaborates with staff, faculty, and students to host graduate student events
• Contributes to recruitment and pre-matriculation events

Student Support:

• Advises students regarding admissions, academic, career and development matters.
• Resolves administrative issues (RAS forms, stipends, monitors fellowships, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science/Political Science/Liberal Arts
• Previous work experience at Northwestern University

Northwestern University seeks to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand the importance of our mission and vision. When you consider a temporary opportunity at Northwestern University, you know that you are joining an institution with a deep history of academic, professional and personal development.

Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.

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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.