Program Coordinator, Executive & Online Higher Education Management Programs

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Posted Job Title

Program Coordinator, Executive & Online Higher Education Management Programs

Job Profile Title

Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

The Program Coordinator will support administering the nation’s premier cohort-based Executive Doctorate in Higher Education Management program. This executive program in higher education management brings together cohorts of senior leaders from higher education, government, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector to study with a world-renowned faculty – all without career interruption. The program provides a structured and systematic approach to the curriculum and dissertation, enabling students to complete their work and earn their degree within two years.

The Program Coordinator will also support the 12-month, fully online Master’s in Global Higher Education Management program. This program is designed for the working professional with a mix of asynchronous and required synchronous sessions, allowing students to work independently and in collaboration across countries, continents, and time zones.

The Program Coordinator will manage the day-to-day program operations of both programs, ensuring a high-quality academic experience for students and seamless coordination with faculty, alumni, staff, and external stakeholders. Additionally, the Program Coordinator will manage operational systems and will support admissions and enrollment activities, including communications, recruitment, and applicant management. This role will report to both the Associate Director of the Executive Doctorate and the Director of the Global Higher Education Management programs.

Some pre-determined evenings and weekends will be required. Some travel will be required.

Job Description

Executive Doctorate in Higher Education Management Program Operations:

• Manage the day-to-day logistics of the program; Serve as the initial point of contact for all students and addressing concerns as needed; Provide basic advis