Program Coordinator – Part Time | Executive Education and Professional Development Officer
Role Overview
Provide part-time administrative and operational support for executive education programs and deliver a smooth learner experience.
Support participants from application and registration through program delivery, completion, and follow-up.
Work with faculty, facilitators, internal departments, vendors, and external stakeholders.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Provide part-time administrative and operational support for executive education programs and deliver a smooth learner experience.
Support participants from application and registration through program delivery, completion, and follow-up.
Work with faculty, facilitators, internal departments, vendors, and external stakeholders.
Learner support and communication
- Support learners through application, registration, onboarding, program completion, and post-program follow-up.
- Respond to participant inquiries and provide information about schedules, requirements, logistics, and facilities.
- Coordinate welcome messages, joining instructions, schedules, access information, and program materials.
- Monitor participant needs, resolve issues, collect feedback, and support improvements to the learner experience.
Program delivery and administration
- Coordinate on-site delivery of executive education programs, workshops, and events.
- Prepare classrooms and program spaces, including seating, materials, signage, name badges, and catering.
- Welcome and register participants, maintain attendance records, and assist faculty, facilitators, and guest speakers.
- Prepare and distribute materials, certificates, feedback forms, and other learner documentation; support evaluations and feedback compilation.
- Maintain participant records and program documentation according to office procedures.
Additional team support
- Provide administrative and operational support during peak periods and assist with special events, executive meetings, and networking activities.
- Work with university departments, faculty, vendors, and external partners to support program delivery.
- Perform other duties related to executive education programs as assigned.
Qualifications and skills
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, education, hospitality, communications, event management, or a related field.
- Previous experience in program coordination, event management, customer service, learner or student services, hospitality, or a similar role.
- Experience in a professional, educational, corporate, or executive environment is preferred.
- Strong organization, time management, written and verbal English communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- Microsoft Office proficiency and familiarity with digital registration or CRM systems are advantageous.
Tools and competencies
- Tools and systems mentioned include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle Fusion, JotForm, Microsoft Teams, online registration and application systems, and survey tools.
- Work may include basic AI tools, data entry, tracking, reporting, digital communications, and document management.
- Key competencies include attention to detail, problem solving, teamwork, professionalism, adaptability, and learner focus.
Work arrangement
- The role may require on-site presence before, during, and immediately after programs.
- Occasional extended hours may be required depending on program needs; schedule is flexible part-time, with increased engagement during delivery periods.
Application notes
- Selected applicants with a valid resident visa must provide a sponsor’s Letter of No Objection before joining.
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