Program Coordinator: Academic Events & Operations

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or/|

Job summary

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Department of Business Administration at Gies College of Business. You will manage day-to-day operations, coordinate events, and support HR-related tasks and procurement, ensuring smooth departmental functioning.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with at least one year in program development or event management and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 1 year in education, training, or work experience in program development, project management, or event management.
• Experience in event planning in an academic setting 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.
• Prepare payroll for hourly positions by verifying timesheets and accuracy.
• Assist with recruitment, procurement, and academic program support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Event coordination

Payroll processing

Procurement policy

Budget tracking

Communication

Public speaking

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Social media

Web applications

Job description

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Department of Business Administration at Gies College of Business. You will manage day-to-day operations, coordinate events, and support HR-related tasks and procurement, ensuring smooth departmental functioning.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with at least one year in program development or event management and strong communication skills.