Founded in 1922, the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University prepares the leaders that the times demand. We deliver a curriculum that combines knowledge in technology and data analytics with uniquely human skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset. From undergraduate to MBA-level programs-online, on-site, or hybrid, full- or part-time, our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus.
About the opportunity:
The Corporate and Executive Learning Practice within the D'Amore-McKim School of Business prepares executives and corporate teams for leading in the new realities of business. We co-design transformative, real-time executive readiness experiences and unique career-long learning opportunities for globally distributed teams within the world's best companies. Fortune 500 companies trust us to bring their signature corporate programs to life more easily, effectively, and innovatively than they can do on their own. We leverage We design and deliver executive education experiences in a range of formats: fully in-person programs, hybrid in-person programs, fully live virtual and in scalable digital course formats.
Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Program Manager is a key member of the Corporate and Executive team as this individual manage the design and delivery of a unique portfolio of corporate programs and has Practice-wide operations responsibilities involving process management and tracking of financials and contracting. The Senior Program Manager works in close partnership with the Associate Director, and other practice leaders to ensure corporate programs meet and exceed expectations of the Practice's clients, the program participants, and program faculty and subject matter experts.
Program Management:
The Sr. Program Manager works independently and with others in the Practice, to coordinate and manage the development and delivery of corporate learning programs. The Senior Program Manager also serves as a team lead to coordinate activities of others.
These programs often involve multiple modalities (live virtual; face to face) and may be coordinated virtually, on campus or in geographies off campus locally or globally. The Senior Program Manager assists in the selection of, and the coordination with, faculty and external facilitators to design and deliver high quality executive programs.
Specific program management tasks may include:
Identifying and overseeing program deliverables, milestones for synchronous and asynchronous learning
Working with faculty and subject matter experts to gather program material.
Managing and coordinating the activities for developing and implementing of programs, within their portfolio.
Managing the creation and maintenance of the technology tools and platforms used in the programs.
Planning all program communication
Specific operations tasks may include:
Creating, maintaining & tracking financials for the Practice
Work with program managers in the reconciliation of program budgets.
Create end of year reports as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
3 -5 years of related experience and a bachelor's degree is required
Experience in a higher education setting preferred but not required.
Basic understanding of financial acumen and willingness to seek to gain proficiency on processes needed
Fluency & comfort managing programs, in a live virtual and in-person setting.
Ability and willingness to work early mornings, evenings and weekends - in a live virtual setting and on-location off-campus - as needed.
Ability to work from home and work from campus location as needed at any time.
Ability at any time to travel locally (locations near campus); in the U.S. and internationally as program delivery schedules dictate.
High level of proficiency with standard office software and an aptitude to quickly gain proficiency in new office software.
Knowledge and skills related to executive education program development and management.
Skillsets:
Creative and innovative mindsets a must.
Ability to develop strong rapport and influence with clients, and internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to interact effectively with faculty and university administrators.
Fluency & comfort managing and working in a live virtual classroom setting as well as F2F settings
Documents to Submit:
Resume Cover Letter
Position Type
General Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
Position Type
Academic Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.
