Academic Programs Lead: Admissions, Data & Student Support

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision & Dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life benefits

Retirement plan and commuting support

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking an Academic Program Coordinator in Boston to support the Department of Chemical Engineering. You will lead administrative efforts for graduate and undergraduate committees, manage admissions/recruitment processes, and assist with data analysis and budget for events.

You will coordinate teaching schedules, maintain program catalogs, and serve as a primary contact for students and faculty, while liaising with multiple departments to enhance department services.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and/or at least 2 years of administrative experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years of administrative duties experience required.
• Experience in an academic setting desirable.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership for Undergraduate and Graduate Committees and Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in Admissions and Recruitment.
• Coordinate admissions, recruitment, and graduate affairs with Faculty and staff.
• Lead committee meetings and capture minutes.
• Coordinate events such as conferences, town halls, capstone days, and outreach activities.
• Assist in budget-related matters for events and maintain department records and data analysis.

Skills

Administrative experience

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Teams

PowerPoint

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

Northeastern University is seeking an Academic Program Coordinator in Boston to support the Department of Chemical Engineering. You will lead administrative efforts for graduate and undergraduate committees, manage admissions/recruitment processes, and assist with data analysis and budget for events.

You will coordinate teaching schedules, maintain program catalogs, and serve as a primary contact for students and faculty, while liaising with multiple departments to enhance department services.