Coordinator, Programs and External Relations Job Listing at DePaul University in Chicago, IL (Job ID 1600)

Description

The Highlights:

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Finance & Real Estate, the coordinator leads the planning and execution of the  various activities for the Holland Initiative for Women and the various boards including the Finance Advisory Board. The coordinator helps the various Center Directors within the Department in their activities. The coordinator assists the Department Chair in the day-to-day operations of the Department.
 

What You'll Do:

• Coordinator for the Holland Initiative for Women: organizing training workshops (such as etiquette training, excel/Bloomberg training); identifying alumni/student mentors; bringing in external speakers from the Finance Advisory Board (FAB), other Boards within the Department, and from external organizations; arranging for company site visits; and building a network of external partners for the Holland Initiative.
• Liaison with the Finance Advisory Board and other boards:  the coordinator assists the Department Chair with any FAB-related activities and in expanding, maintaining, and managing the membership of the FAB and of the other boards.
• Assists with the activities/events of the various Centers in the Department: the coordinator helps the various Centers/Directors in organizing conferences/events, and works with external constituents in support of the programs and initiatives of the centers. 
• Assists the Department Chair with the day-to-day departmental operations 
• Work with the department chair to determine the budget for various events, track expenses, and understand the budget.  Cost-conscious management of budgets, including adherence of budgetary guidelines, negotiating services and fees, managing vendor relationships and invoicing.

 

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two to four years of related experience as a coordinator of project management and events, preferable in an academic or non-profit setting.
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Ability to develop and form relationships with external constituents.
• Experience with organizing activities and managing events.  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, database management, and social media platforms. 
• Some events may require evening hours. 

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)  
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act  

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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