Assistant Director, Pardee School of Global Studies

Boston University•Boston, MA

6d•$71,925 - $93,375

About The Position

The Assistant Director of the African Studies Center (ASC) works with the ASC Faculty Director to lead center staff in establishing strategic direction for the ASC, overseeing management of operating budgets, and coordinating day-to-day operations, academic programs, and grant projects. S/he is responsible for overseeing ASC grants, including project management, monitoring, and reporting for all grants as well as preparing new grant proposals. This candidate will coordinate with the Faculty Director of the African Language Program – including on issues of curriculum development and part-time faculty hiring – and the K-16 Education Outreach Program, the African Studies Library, and Publications. The role ensures effective operation of each ASC unit and its campus partners to advance program objectives. The Assistant Director guides the development of and coordinates programming, including lectures, research affiliate and visiting scholar programs. Serves as a liaison with ASC affiliated faculty, students, alumni, government agencies, and the community. Works with the Director to develop new programs for the Center, including research projects, new curricular offerings, and overseas linkages and exchanges including with African Universities and American Institutions. The position oversees the administration of all grants and of the ASC in coordination with the Pardee Executive Director of Finance and Administration and the Office of Sponsored Research. It coordinates grant applications and contributes to writing proposals in collaboration with the Faculty Director, including the upcoming renewal application of Title VI. Prepares and manages budgets, prepares reports, and monitors program performance. In partnership with the Director of the African Language Program, serves as FLAS Coordinator for fellowship and scholarship recipients. Ensures programs and staff comply with grant requirements. Assists Director in seeking new grants to support activities and research on Africa. The role oversees the overall management of the ASC to establish program goals and ensure each ASC unit advances program objectives. It coordinates in partnership with the director of the African Language Program and African Studies Library. Directly supervises ASC administrative staff as well as the leaders of the K-16 Education Outreach Program and Publications Program. Acts as a liaison with Pardee School and university administration. Curates ASC events programming in collaboration with Director, including the Walter Rodney Seminar lecture series. Maintains tracking data on alumni of academic programs, including of FLAS fellows, for Title VI reporting and development. This position is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Center's programs, including planning and executing events, coordinating and booking all event logistics, and managing post-event reconciliation. Responsibilities include processing reimbursements and payments, updating the website, generating newsletters, and handling all accounts payable for the Center's programs. The role also involves external relations, representing ASC at events and serving as liaison with faculty, students, alumni, government agencies, and the African diaspora community. Facilitates visa and other international visitor processing with ISSO. Develops and maintains links with African universities and other African and American institutions, including HBCUs, minority-serving institutions, community colleges, and schools of education. Coordinates ASC communications (including website, mailing lists, and social media). This position will continue to support the Center's K-16 Education Outreach Program component to ensure continuity and consistent program delivery. It coordinates curricular offerings on Africa, including undergraduate minors, graduate certificate, Hub courses, and other academic programs. In partnership with Pardee School Student Affairs and Services, advises students in ASC academic programs and on FLAS fellowships. Manages academic appointments, including faculty actions paperwork for African Language Program faculty, visiting scholars, and research affiliates in coordination with Pardee School Academic & Faculty Affairs Office; chairs the research appointments committee.

Requirements

Works with the ASC Faculty Director to lead center staff in establishing strategic direction for the ASC.
Overseeing management of operating budgets.
Coordinating day-to-day operations, academic programs, and grant projects.
Overseeing ASC grants, including project management, monitoring, and reporting for all grants.
Preparing new grant proposals.
Coordinate with the Faculty Director of the African Language Program – including on issues of curriculum development and part-time faculty hiring – and the K-16 Education Outreach Program, the African Studies Library, and Publications.
Ensure effective operation of each ASC unit and its campus partners to advance program objectives.
Guides the development of and coordinates programming, including lectures, research affiliate and visiting scholar programs.
Serves as a liaison with ASC affiliated faculty, students, alumni, government agencies, and the community.
Works with the Director to develop new programs for the Center, including research projects, new curricular offerings, and overseas linkages and exchanges including with African Universities and American Institutions.
Oversee administration of all grants and of the ASC in coordination with the Pardee Executive Director of Finance and Administration and the Office of Sponsored Research.
Coordinate grant applications and contribute to writing proposals in collaboration with faculty Director, including the upcoming renewal application of Title VI.
Prepare and manage budgets, prepare reports, and monitor program performance.
In partnership with the Director of the African Language Program, serve as FLAS Coordinator for fellowship and scholarship recipients.
Ensure programs and staff comply with grant requirements.
Assist Director in seeking new grants to support activities and research on Africa.
Oversee overall management of the ASC to establish program goals and ensure each ASC unit advances program objectives.
Coordinate in partnership with the director of the African Language Program and African Studies Library.
Directly supervise ASC administrative staff as well as the leaders of the K-16 Education Outreach Program and Publications Program.
Liaison with Pardee School and university administration.
Curate ASC events programming in collaboration with Director, including the Walter Rodney Seminar lecture series.
Maintain tracking data on alumni of academic programs, including of FLAS fellows, for Title VI reporting and development.
Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Center's programs, including planning and executing events, coordinating and booking all event logistics, and managing post-event reconciliation.
Processing reimbursements and payments, updating the website, generating newsletters, and handling all accounts payable for the Center's programs.
Along with the Director, represent ASC at events and serve as liaison with faculty, students, alumni, government agencies, and the African diaspora community.
Facilitate visa and other international visitor processing with ISSO.
Develop and maintain links with African universities and other African and American institutions, including HBCUs, minority-serving institutions, community colleges, and schools of education.
Coordinate ASC communications (including website, mailing lists, and social media).
Continue to support the Center's K-16 Education Outreach Program component to ensure continuity and consistent program delivery.
Coordinate curricular offerings on Africa, including undergraduate minors, graduate certificate, Hub courses, and other academic programs.
In partnership with Pardee School Student Affairs and Services, advise students in ASC academic programs and on FLAS fellowships.
Manage academic appointments, including faculty actions paperwork for African Language Program faculty, visiting scholars, and research affiliates in coordination with Pardee School Academic & faculty Affairs Office.
Chair the research appointments committee.

Responsibilities

Establish strategic direction for the ASC.
Oversee management of operating budgets.
Coordinate day-to-day operations, academic programs, and grant projects.
Oversee ASC grants, including project management, monitoring, and reporting.
Prepare new grant proposals.
Coordinate with the Faculty Director of the African Language Program on curriculum development and faculty hiring.
Coordinate with the K-16 Education Outreach Program, the African Studies Library, and Publications.
Ensure effective operation of each ASC unit and its campus partners.
Guide the development of and coordinate programming, including lectures, research affiliate and visiting scholar programs.
Serve as a liaison with ASC affiliated faculty, students, alumni, government agencies, and the community.
Develop new programs for the Center, including research projects, new curricular offerings, and overseas linkages and exchanges.
Oversee administration of all grants and of the ASC.
Coordinate grant applications and contribute to writing proposals.
Prepare and manage budgets.
Prepare reports and monitor program performance.
Serve as FLAS Coordinator for fellowship and scholarship recipients.
Ensure programs and staff comply with grant requirements.
Assist Director in seeking new grants.
Oversee overall management of the ASC to establish program goals.
Coordinate with the director of the African Language Program and African Studies Library.
Directly supervise ASC administrative staff and leaders of the K-16 Education Outreach Program and Publications Program.
Liaise with Pardee School and university administration.
Curate ASC events programming, including the Walter Rodney Seminar lecture series.
Maintain tracking data on alumni of academic programs for reporting and development.
Plan and execute events, coordinate and book event logistics, and manage post-event reconciliation.
Process reimbursements and payments.
Update the website.
Generate newsletters.
Handle all accounts payable for the Center's programs.
Represent ASC at events.
Facilitate visa and other international visitor processing.
Develop and maintain links with African universities and other institutions.
Coordinate ASC communications (website, mailing lists, social media).
Support the Center's K-16 Education Outreach Program.
Coordinate curricular offerings on Africa.
Advise students in ASC academic programs and on FLAS fellowships.
Manage academic appointments, including faculty actions paperwork.
Chair the research appointments committee.