Talent Development Programs Coordinator

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a Talent Development Program Assistant to provide essential administrative and operational support to the Talent Development team. You will assist Talent Management, Organization Development, and Director-led initiatives, coordinating calendars, budgets, and HR functions to ensure smooth program execution.

The role emphasizes program logistics, event coordination, and documentation, with opportunities to improve processes and contribute to department

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, communications or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 3+ years in administrative support, preferably HR or talent development, with project coordination, budgeting and event planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and documentation for meetings, events, and workshops.
• Support event logistics including registration, materials, and venue setup.
• Assist with talent management and organization development initiatives and projects.
• Assist budget management by processing reimbursements and tracking expenses.
• Draft communications and maintain department website for updates.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and document SOPs.

Skills

Project coordination

Budgeting

Event planning

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/HR/communications

Tools

LMS

HRIS

Content management tools

Job description

Northwestern University is seeking a Talent Development Program Assistant to provide essential administrative and operational support to the Talent Development team. You will assist Talent Management, Organization Development, and Director-led initiatives, coordinating calendars, budgets, and HR functions to ensure smooth program execution.

The role emphasizes program logistics, event coordination, and documentation, with opportunities to improve processes and contribute to department