Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Works with Executive Education Program Director to develop and conduct a wide variety of educational programs. Responsibilities include program management and engagement with faculty, speakers and participants. Manages program costs within budget controls; engages in tasks to develop revenue and profitability management.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Program Development, Coordination and Planning

• Engages in management of programs for government and business audience.
• Manages outreach efforts with program director to identify customer needs.
• Identifies program speakers and researches program topics for assigned programs.
• Serves as trusted advisor to participants (i.e., interacts with participants to understand their needs, recommend courses, provide information on course content, explain services offered by Executive Education, resolve issues).
• Provides input to marketing team on the development of promotional materials.
• Conducts research on new issue areas, speakers and potential partner organizations and faculty.
• Keeps abreast of issue areas related to program assignments and business development priorities.
• Serves as liaison with speakers and faculty.
• Researches and prepares customized program material.
• Negotiates and manages program related contracts.
• Responds to client requests.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Program Implementation & Logistics

• Is responsible for the effective and efficient coordination of the educational program, working on-site to manage logistics and to help resolve any problems that arise. 
• With Senior Staff and outside partner organizations, assists in the evaluation of programs and development of recommendations to improve future programs. 
• As appropriate, provides back-up for Senior Staff Members, accompanying groups to site visits and introduces guest speakers.
• Actively engages participants and solicits referrals for other Executive Education programs.
• Oversees venue selection and reservations, arranges transportation if required, handles meal planning, and ensures proper approval of contracts for external vendors.
• Manages the preparation and distribution of  participant information.
• Tracks program expenses against budget and keeps updated information on monies committed by the program.
• Assures that financial obligations are in compliance with approved program budgets.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Team Leadership Responsibilities

• Actively engages in the organizational development of Executive Education.
• Provides ideas for management and operational improvement.
• Helps creates opportunities for Executive Education growth.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal Office Environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office Equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in