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COORDINATOR - ACADEMIC/CAREER PROGRAMS (GRANT FUNDED)
OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

Olive-Harvey College is seeking a Coordinator of Academic & Career Programs. The Coordinator- Academic/ Career Programs position will work with Deans, Assistant Deans, and other college administrators in the Career Programs and Continuing Education department at Olive-Harvey College to oversee a program’s day to day operations, to coordinate and execute program activities including registering students, and to support students in achieving academic success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Works collaboratively with faculty to implement and administer student success programs to increase student retention, achievement, and graduation rates.
• Oversees procurement functions or an academic program or division, preparing purchase requisitions, researching vendors, monitoring expenditures, and working with Procurement Services to coordinate the procurement process.
• Develops and conducts workshops, student forums, and related outreach activities to promote academic and personal growth and to help students make a strong connection to college life and succeed in meeting their academic goals.
• Implements and executes processes and procedures in support of an academic program and provision of direct student services, working closely with Deans, Assistant Deans and other college administrators
• Makes presentations at various events to promote and market Continuing Education programs. Works with marketing department to develop marketing materials.
• Compiles, organizes, and maintains program, registration of students and student data and prepares reports as well as register students for Continuing Education classes.
• Monitors and oversees the day to day operations of certificate and non-credit programs, coordinating and administering program activities to ensure their effective administration and compliance with CCC policies and other requirements.
• Coordinates course planning for certificate programs including preparing course schedules, scheduling Instructors, and overseeing testing of program participants.
• Oversees scheduling and registration and organization of certificate, degree and seminar courses for Continuing Education Programs. Works collaboratively with administrators to maintain course and curriculum standards, maintaining records, and monitoring Instructors’ performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Education, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Strong collaborator who can work in a matrixed environment and team setting to accomplish goals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Three to five years of work experience in a responsible administrative or program administrator role, preferably for a non-for-profit or higher education institution.

WE OFFER: Excellent benefits at a low cost; investment plans 403(b) & 457(b); SURS retirement plan; generous vacation, holidays, personal & sick days plus tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit our benefits page.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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