Program Coordinator

The Planet Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Temporary Senior Program Coordinator to support degree audit and student information systems. This role emphasizes accurate data entry, system updates, and documentation to ensure Degree Progress Reports reflect current requirements.

You will assist with testing, maintenance, data validation, and routine project tasks under supervision, collaborating with staff in remote or hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to follow established procedures, learn new processes, and work independently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, electronic file management, and related software.
• Ability to handle confidential student and institutional information appropriately.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including in remote or hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, maintenance, testing, and daily operations of degree audit and student information systems.
• Enter and update academic requirements, advising rules, and other system data.
• Perform high-volume data entry and system record updates with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Review and validate degree audit data, academic requirements, course applicability, and student records.
• Research and resolve data discrepancies or escape issues when needed.
• Maintain project documentation, tracking tools, and electronic files.
• Support testing, implementation, and ongoing maintenance activities.
• Complete routine operational and project tasks under the direction of senior functional staff.

Skills

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Remote/hybrid collaboration

Tools

Degree audit system

Spreadsheets

Job description

The Temporary Senior Program Coordinator will support the implementation, maintenance, testing, and daily operations of degree audit and student information systems. This role focuses on accurate data entry, system updates, documentation, validation, and routine project support to help ensure students have accurate Degree Progress Reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update degree audit sharing rules, course lists, and related documentation.
• Enter and update academic requirements, advising rules, and other system data.
• Perform high-volume data entry and system record updates with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Review and validate degree audit data, academic requirements, course applicability, and student records.
• Research and resolve data discrepancies or escape issues when needed.
• Maintain project documentation, tracking tools, and electronic files.
• Support testing, implementation, and ongoing maintenance activities.
• Complete routine operational and project tasks under the direction of senior functional staff.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to follow established procedures, learn new processes, and work independently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, electronic file management, and related software.
• Ability to handle confidential student and institutional information appropriately.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including in remote or hybrid environments.