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Department: MCC Office of Prof Education
Salary/Grade: NEX/11

About McCormick:

Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science is redefining engineering education and research through its pioneering “Whole-Brain Engineering” philosophy, integrating the elements of left-brain thinking — analysis, logic, synthesis, and math — with the kind of high-level right-brain thinking that fosters intuition, metaphorical thought, and creative problem solving. Augmenting the analytical core of engineering with substantial initiatives in design, entrepreneurship, leadership and personal development, and unusual collaborations that span disciplines, Northwestern Engineering students and faculty are prepared to take the world in a whole new direction.

Northwestern Engineering comprises more than 1,800 undergraduate students, 2,000 graduate students, 190 faculty members across nine academic departments and varied programs, centers, and institutes. Northwestern Engineering staff members support innovative academic programs, an intellectual footprint that deepens the frontiers of knowledge, partnerships that catalyze education and research, and a diverse culture that embraces different viewpoints and ideas.

Job Summary  

Program Assistant provides administrative support to a portfolio of related graduate programs within the McComrick Office of Professional Education (OPE). Program Assistant provides student and faculty program support to approximately 250 professional graduate students and 20-40 faculty members across several Segal graduate programs, MMM, EDI & MPD.  This role will primarily support the MMM program but will assist with the EDI & MPD program as needed. Occasional evenings and weekends are required.

Documents & Databases

• Independently responds to and composes correspondence. 
• Creates and maintains standard spreadsheets and/or databases.
• Prepares queries, reports, statistics, tables, charts, etc. based on information compiled from various sources.
• Determines format, elements, trends, etc.
• Emails prospective students, current students, and alumni regarding upcoming recruitment activities such as information sessions or networking events.

Website

• Maintains websites and/or assists with social media. 

Accounting

• Submits appropriate expenses, purchases and reimbursements per budget. 
• Creates and maintains financial records.
• Prepares forms.
• Verifies appropriateness and accuracy of charges.
• Processes and reconciles expenses, accounting transfers, and/or appropriation changes.
• Updates financial transaction spreadsheets and databases. 
• Generates summary reports and statistics.  
• Processes routine payroll actions. 
• Maintains accounting balances for grants/contracts.

Events & Coordinations

• Manages supervisor's and/or dept calendar.
• Manages registration and travel. 
• Organizes and coordinates events and catering.
• Coordinates complex itineraries involving domestic and/or international travel, etc. 
• Prepares annual event, conference and/or meeting budget.
• Verifies invoices and expense reports; and/or reconciles to budget.
• Arranges all aspects of the course schedule including publishing the course in CLSS, establishing CANVAS sites for faculty, reserving classroom space, and ordering course packets (if needed).

Contacts

• Responds to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Provides basic interpretation of policies and procedures. 
• Researches information to resolve problems or issues.

Student Services

• Provides a variety of administrative support for student services such as recruitment; admissions; applications; curriculum; program evaluation.
• Reviews administrative processes and procedures regarding student services and recommends changes.
• Coordinate commencement activities with The Registrar’s Office including ordering of diplomas and confirming graduates have met degree requirements.
• Manages the course registration process for all incoming and current students.
• Coordinate student orientation activities and scheduling

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4 years of administrative support or other relevant experience required.

Preferred 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
• 1-3 years of working experience in administration or program coordination

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About Northwestern University

Northwestern University is a major private research university with 12 academic divisions located on three campuses in Evanston, Chicago, and Education City in Doha, Qatar. We have approximately 2,500 full-time faculty members, 17,000 graduate and undergraduate students, and over 5,700 full and part-time staff. Northwestern University combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment. It provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth.

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