Program Coordinator, Data and Decision Sciences - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Emory•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for organizing, coordinating, and planning the operational facets of a program and its related activities within the Department of Data and Decision Sciences at Emory University. This role will oversee the department's undergraduate degree program, supporting approximately 500 students across multiple majors and minors. The coordinator will work closely with the Faculty Director of Undergraduate Studies and liaise with the ECAS Office of Undergraduate Education and Emory Office of the Registrar. Key duties include student advising, serving as a point of contact for educational policies, student recruitment, managing online registration and degree progress, and creating reports to support department initiatives. The role also involves collaborating with other department staff to ensure the smooth and effective running of curricular and extracurricular programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program.
Two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field related to data science.
Previous experience with quantitative methods.

Responsibilities

Develops work plans to accomplish program goals and objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement.
Conducts research and gathers information to develop various publications.
Develops promotional materials which may include content for reports, briefings, newsletters, grants or other written information related to the program.
Assists in developing and coordinating program-related conferences, conventions, or meetings.
Monitors expenditures and may participate in the budget planning process and prepare financial reports.
May assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
Prepares operational and statistical reports.
Conducts training, represents the program at meetings and conferences, and networks with affiliated groups.
May supervise assigned project staff, interns and/or volunteers.
Student advising.
Acting as point of contact regarding educational policies and procedures.
Student recruitment.
Administering student online registration and degree progress.
Creating reports to support department initiatives.
Collaborating with other department staff to ensure that curricular and extracurricular programs run smoothly and effectively.
Performs related responsibilities as required.