Education Program Coordinator, Outreach - Conferences and Institutes

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Education Program Coordinator provides support and assistance in the identification, development, and delivery of educational programs or initiatives; implements and evaluates program logistics related to materials, registration, record-keeping, staffing, marketing, data collection and analysis, long-range planning, and budget management.

• Facilitate the administration of an educational program to ensure program quality and effectiveness

• Process course/program registrations; identify and recommend efficient workflows

• Coordinate budget preparation, monitor budgets, analyze data, and initiate payments

• Coordinate the recruitment and hiring of instructors/presenters

• Participate in the development of marketing strategies to promote programs; oversee the creation and distribution of marketing materials, advertising, etc.

• Design layout and format of project-related documents, web content, and materials

• Make recommendations on changes/additions to both policies and portfolio of offerings based on customer feedback, evaluations, historical data, and systems capabilities

• Recommend innovative plans for design or quality improvement of unit programs/procedures

• Assist in developing operational goals, objectives, and standards for unit, programs, projects, etc.

• Represent unit at internal and external meetings with stakeholders

Education and Experience:

Minimum of a High Schook diploma plus two (2) years of relevant experience. Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills in project or program coordination. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, excellent communication skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and organization are critical to the Program Coordinator's success. We value candidates who are forward-thinking, open-minded, and flexible, who have the dedication to learn a variety of new programs, procedures, and systems. Experience with LionPATH, FileMaker, 25Live, SIMBA, and Destiny is desired but not required. This position requires a flexible schedule during conference delivery and will include occasional weekend and evening work.

Conferences & Institutes takes pride in providing a positive, supportive, team-oriented, and flexible work culture (including work-from-home privileges), in which employees have a voice and are valued. The successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with other Program Coordinators and Program Managers in our office. Consider applying to join our growing team in Conferences & Institutes.

Additional Information: To be considered for the position, candidates must submit both a resume and cover letter stating their interest.

This position will be filled at an Intermediate level.

This is a hybrid position that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to hybrid work arrangement should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

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