Assistant Program Coordinator- Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in the development and implementation of program initiatives which may include the preparation of briefing materials, reports, correspondence and other documents, performing research, developing and maintaining databases, and developing promotional materials.
Communicates with national and possibly international program contacts.
Tracks program expenditures, and may participate in the budget preparation process.
May draft, edit and process grant proposals.
Prepares and distributes reports.
Coordinates logistical arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel.
Performs related responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
This position is with the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative (ETSI), one of the flagship programs of the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion Based-Ethics.
This international program is primarily based within Tibetan monastic educational institutions in India.
Responsibilities include communicating with volunteer science faculty at Emory and other universities, as well as program collaborators in India, requiring the ability to work cross-culturally.
The ideal candidate will be sensitive to cross-cultural differences, able to learn and track foreign names of people and places, comfortable working in all aspects of Microsoft Office including Excel, and have an interest in the intersection between science and spirituality.
The person in this position will work closely with the Associate Director for ETSI but should be capable of taking initiative on projects and working independently.
Attention to detail and working to deadlines are extremely important. This is a two-year term position with possibility of extension based on performance and funding.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Ability to work cross-culturally.
• Sensitive to cross-cultural differences.
• Able to learn and track foreign names of people and places.
• Comfortable working in all aspects of Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Interest in the intersection between science and spirituality.
• Attention to detail and working to deadlines are extremely important.
• Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.
• This role requires residency in the state of GA.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience working in a cross-cultural or educational program.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of program initiatives which may include the preparation of briefing materials, reports, correspondence and other documents, performing research, developing and maintaining databases, and developing promotional materials.
• Communicates with national and possibly international program contacts.
• Tracks program expenditures, and may participate in the budget preparation process.
• May draft, edit and process grant proposals.
• Prepares and distributes reports.
• Coordinates logistical arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level