Coordinator, Education Administration
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onMonroe Harbor, 400, East Monroe Street, Jewelers Row, Loop, Chicago, South Chicago Township, Cook County, Illinois, 60603, United States
About Us
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Our mission is to inspire the inventive genius in everyone through world-class exhibitions and engaging guest experiences. We provide programs that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and related disciplines, with a vision to motivate children to achieve their full potential in STEM fields.
We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our team is surrounded by dynamic, smart, and innovative people who share a passion for our vision. Employees enjoy perks such as benefits starting on day one, free admission to MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, and free parking in the MSI garage.
About the Role
The Education Administrative Coordinator serves as a vital support partner to the Chief Learning and Partnerships Officer (CLPO). In this role, you will help lead the implementation of strategic plans and educational programming for Griffin MSI. You will be the operational backbone for the Education Division, organizing and coordinating activities related to strategic partnerships, division meetings, and cross-divisional collaboration to ensure goals are met.
Your day will involve managing complex calendars and travel arrangements, preparing briefing materials and slides for high-level meetings, and maintaining the $500k Education Admin budget. You will act as a liaison between the Education Division and other departments, including Finance, to support budget tracking and resource management. Additionally, you will manage relationships with external consultants and contractors, maintain partnership records in Salesforce, and serve as a project coordinator for various division initiatives.
Hiring Process
Interested candidates should submit their application through the Museum's careers portal. The selection process typically includes a review of qualifications, followed by interviews with the hiring team to assess fit and experience.
Our DEAI Mission
Griffin MSI is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place, both externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.
Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Skills: MS Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Canva, Asana, Salesforce.
Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Coordinator, Education Administration at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
What does a Coordinator, Education Administration at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry do?expand_more
In this Coordinator, Education Administration at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry role, you will oversee the $500k education admin budget, including purchase orders and expense reports; maintain partnership records and communications within salesforce; draft communications and proposals to support partner stewardship initiatives; and prepare meeting materials, slides, and briefing memos for the chief learning and partnerships officer.
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To qualify for the Coordinator, Education Administration at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry position, applicants should have: One to three years of related work experience; High School Diploma required, bachelor's degree preferred; Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Proficiency in Canva and Asana; and Ability to work occasional evenings or weekend events.
Where is the Coordinator, Education Administration role at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry located?expand_more
Coordinator, Education Administration at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is based in Monroe Harbor, 400, East Monroe Street, Jewelers Row, Loop, Chicago, South Chicago Township, Cook County, Illinois, 60603, United States. This is a on-site role.