Program Assistant

Program Assistant

About the Opportunity

Job Summary:

Northeastern University's Galante Engineering Business Program offers a progressive opportunity for engineering students to complement their technical engineering education with business skills by earning a graduate certificate in engineering business. Galante is founded on the values of student engagement and leadership to strengthen interpersonal and professional skills.

This Program Assistant position provides support for the Galante Engineering Business Program at Northeastern University, comprising of a Program Director and up to 50 Galante Engineering Business Fellows. These Fellows have undergone a selection process and have been chosen to participate in the Program, which encompasses both academic and co-curricular components.

The Program includes various events throughout the academic year, offering Fellows opportunities for professional development, networking, skill enhancement for careers in engineering management, and fostering a sense of community. These events are often open not only to Galante Fellows but also to students from the NU College of Engineering (COE) and the D'Amore-McKim School of Business.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and Supporting Program Events
  
  
• Serve as the project leader and primary point of contact
  
  
• Oversee event setup, hosting, facilitation, and provide technical and logistical assistance
  
  
• Coordinate with speakers, reserve event spaces, manage catering arrangements, design tent/name cards, signage, flyers, and other promotional materials
  
  
• Collaborate with the Program Director to schedule, promote, execute, and finalize records for all Galante Engineering events
  
  
• Marketing and Student Engagement
  
  
• Collaborate with the Program Director and COE marketing to develop a marketing plan for the Galante program
  
  
• Utilize various communication channels, including social media platforms and newsletters, to reach both internal and external stakeholders
  
  
• Build partnerships with COE student chapters and other relevant entities to promote the Galante Program
  
  
• Send weekly newsletters to share updates, foster engagement, and strengthen the Galante Program community
  
  
• Managing and Maintaining Records
  
  
• Manage Fellows' information upon acceptance into the program and maintain their records
  
  
• Serve as a liaison with academic advisors and ensure Fellows' academic and Galante Program statuses are accurately maintained
  
  
• Coordinate important academic milestones, such as participation in Commencement
  
  
• Track Fellows' career progression after graduation
  
  
  Qualifications:
  

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1-3 years of design experience. Proficient in design skills, including website design, flyer design, brochure creation, and engaging slide decks
• Experience in designing advanced MailChimp campaigns
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, and MS Excel
• Ability to analyze data, create summary reports, generate charts, and provide analysis.
• Superior written, verbal, and analytical skills
• Preferred interest in program management, particularly in higher education
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility, creativity, and agility in task management
• General familiarity with budgeting and purchasing systems
• Some technical background is helpful: possibly familiar with basic engineering concepts

Position Type

Academic Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Program-Assistant_R123533-1



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