Program Coordinator

Northwestern University is seeking a Program Coordinator for its undergraduate chemistry program. This role provides administrative and operational support, manages course administration, and serves as a primary point of contact for undergraduate students, ensuring effective program delivery and an excellent student experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day administrative operations of the undergraduate chemistry program
• Supports course scheduling, classroom assignments, and enrollment management through university systems such as CLSS, CAESAR, and Canvas
• Maintains major and minor records, manages program databases, compiles program data, and prepares reports
• Supports student organization programming and activities
• Provides administrative support for teaching faculty, particularly for introductory and intermediate undergraduate chemistry courses
• Coordinates course administration including Canvas course sites, grading support, exam logistics, and classroom coordination
• Assists faculty with course materials, evaluations, and student communications
• Coordinates placement and assessment activities for incoming students and manages administration of the department’s Initial Assessment and Placement Exam
• Serves as a primary contact for undergraduate students enrolled in chemistry courses
• Troubleshoots student issues with instructional platforms including Canvas, CAESAR, Crowdmark, and iClicker
• Communicates program information and supports student access to course materials and resources
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree or higher; OR appropriate combination of education and experience
• 1 year program/project administration or other relevant experience
• Working knowledge of Caesar, CLSS, Canvas or equivalent systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, & Outlook
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to customer service
• Ability to work, support and maintain a productive, collaborative, and continuous relationship with colleagues across the Department of Chemistry and Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
• At least 2 years of program administration or similar experience
• Experience providing administrative support to faculty or academic programs
• Experience working with academic or student information systems

Benefits

• Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition discounts
• Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
• Employee career development
• Tools and resources for developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education

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