Program Coordinator
$50,000–$55,000 year
On-siteHyde Park, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Curate, plan, and coordinate events for the Global Voices Performing Arts and Lecture Series, Graduate Commons Program, and alumni engagement activities. Staff programs onsite, manage event-day logistics, and handle administrative tasks including website maintenance, social media strategy, newsletter production, and contract management. Contribute to problem-solving for unforeseen issues, ensure compliance with university policies, and compile data for program evaluation. Assist with internship applications and serve as an advocate for International House within the UChicago community. Requires evening and weekend availability; salary range $50,000–$55,000.
Required Qualifications
- college or university degree in related field
- knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline
- Regular attendance
- significant evening and weekend work
- must be able to lift and carry 35 lbs
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 references
- Drug Test
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with a preferred focus on global issues
- Three years of experience in higher education
- Three years of experience in another non-profit setting
- Three years of experience in an administrative position
- Three years of experience working with special events
- Three years of experience working with student activities
- Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly the internal workings of the University
- Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly technology tools including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, Mailchimp, and Eventbrite
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative
- Must be detail-oriented
- able to work on and prioritize multiple projects
- work under pressure and meet deadlines
- A commitment to quality and to providing the team with the most valuable service possible
- Ability to keep information confidential
- Academic and professional commitment to work with international and/or diverse populations
- Celebrate diversity and inclusion
- Exhibit resilience and optimize resources
- Effectively manage performance
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