Program & Recruitment Coordinator (Temporary)

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Chicago seeks a Program Assistant to serve as the central resource for recruitment support and program administration across the Harris School of Public Policy's credential programs. The role reports to the Associate Director of Credential Programs and collaborates with program staff, faculty, teaching assistants, graduate assistants, and partner organizations.

The position balances recruitment/enrollment support (about 60%) with program and event logistics (about 40%),

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• One year of experience in administrative coordination, program/event operations, recruitment, or a comparable role.
• Experience with Slate CRM, Oracle financials, and/or GEMS, or demonstrated ability to learn enterprise systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Own mid‑funnel recruitment and prospective‑participant conversion, complementing graduate assistants.
• Plan and coordinate recruitment and informational events, rebuilding an events calendar.
• Manage event operations in Slate, including registration, communications, and tracking.
• Support alumni engagement and ongoing relationship management to strengthen referrals and enrollments.
• Support B2B follow‑ups and relationships with employers and partner organizations.
• Conduct market research reports to inform recruitment targeting and program positioning.
• Manage the unit's credential‑programs LinkedIn page for audience growth.
• Coordinate catering: ordering, setup, and management of food, drinks, and snacks.

Job description

The University of Chicago seeks a Program Assistant to serve as the central resource for recruitment support and program administration across the Harris School of Public Policy's credential programs. The role reports to the Associate Director of Credential Programs and collaborates with program staff, faculty, teaching assistants, graduate assistants, and partner organizations.

The position balances recruitment/enrollment support (about 60%) with program and event logistics (about 40%),