Program Coordinator, Data & Decision Sciences

Emory University

Program Coordinator overseeing Emory’s Data and Decision Sciences master’s program. Coordinating student recruitment, advising, registration, degree progress, reporting, and departmental activities.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program coordination, operational planning, and data-driven decision-making. Proficient in preparing reports, managing budgets, and developing promotional materials to support educational initiatives.

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Program CoordinationData Science KnowledgeBudget PlanningReport PreparationStudent Recruitment

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Hard Skills

Operational PlanningStatistical ReportingResearch DevelopmentPromotional Material CreationBudget MonitoringData AnalysisQuantitative MethodsConference CoordinationTraining FacilitationStudent Advising

Soft Skills

CollaborationNetworkingSupervisionCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Data and Decision SciencesProgram ManagementFunding StrategiesEducational PolicyFinancial Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organize, coordinate, and plan operational facets of the Data and Decision Sciences program
Establish long-term operational objectives and research factors affecting program success
Develop work plans and monitor progress toward program goals and objectives
Conduct research and gather information for publications
Develop promotional materials for reports, briefings, newsletters, grants, and other program information
Assist with program-related conferences, conventions, and meetings
Monitor expenditures, participate in budget planning, and prepare financial reports
Assist with identifying funding resources and developing fundraising strategies and initiatives
Prepare operational and statistical reports
Conduct training and represent the program at meetings and conferences
Network with affiliated groups
Supervise assigned project staff, interns, and/or volunteers as needed
Oversee Emory College’s Master of Science degree program in Data and Decision Sciences
Coordinate student recruitment, onboarding, advising, educational policy and procedure inquiries, online registration, and degree progress
Create reports supporting department initiatives
Collaborate with department staff to ensure curricular and extracurricular programs run smoothly and effectively

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program
Two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience or education related to data science or quantitative methods highly desirable
Ability to coordinate student recruitment, onboarding, advising, registration, and degree progress activities
Ability to prepare operational, statistical, and financial reports
Ability to conduct research and develop publications and promotional materials
Ability to coordinate conferences, conventions, meetings, and training
Ability to monitor expenditures and support budget planning
Ability to collaborate with faculty, graduate school personnel, and department staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities