Academic Programs & Events Coordinator, Business Administration

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Program Coordinator for the Department of Business Administration to manage day-to-day operations, HR logistics, and events. Responsibilities include coordinating speaker visits, candidate interviews, conferences, and recruitment activities, plus supporting payroll for hourly staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year in program development or event planning, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in program development, project management, or event management.
• Experience in event planning in an academic setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer departmental programs and projects under the Senior Director.
• Organize and execute visits by speakers and faculty candidates, conferences, workshops and public events.
• Manage recruitment and procurement processes, including payroll support for hourly staff.
• Assist with coordination of events and partnerships across college and campus units.

Skills

Effective communication

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Social media

Web applications

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Program Coordinator for the Department of Business Administration to manage day-to-day operations, HR logistics, and events. Responsibilities include coordinating speaker visits, candidate interviews, conferences, and recruitment activities, plus supporting payroll for hourly staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year in program development or event planning, with strong communication and organizational skills.