Deputy Director, EPICA - Emory College of Arts and Sciences
About The Position
Leads the development of The Emory Policy Institute on Countering Antisemitism (EPICA) and is the primary representative in Washington, D.C. Hires and oversees the work of EPICA staff. Coordinates the work of Emory students chosen to serve as EPICA Fellow in D.C. Arranges briefings for students with policymakers on Capitol Hill. Contacts federal agencies (e.g., Department of Justice, Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism, etc.) to arrange briefings for students and oversees the monitoring of the Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism. Oversees the arrangement of overseas seminars and roundtable discussions for diplomats, journalists, foreign policy analysts and government officials to provide education on antisemitism. Manages all details of the planning process for these seminars and discussions and oversees the establishment of partnerships with international participants. Develops and maintains relationships with elected officials, journalists and government officials to support EPICA. Gathers data, prepares reports and analyzes results. Performs related responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and eight years of public relations, program management, foreign affairs or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership to manage a program strongly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- The individual hired is expected to be based in Washington, DC and have extensive experience engaging senior level foreign officials and international organizations both in Washington, DC and abroad.
Responsibilities
- Leads the development of The Emory Policy Institute on Countering Antisemitism (EPICA)
- Primary representative in Washington, D.C.
- Hires and oversees the work of EPICA staff
- Coordinates the work of Emory students chosen to serve as EPICA Fellow in D.C.
- Arranges briefings for students with policymakers on Capitol Hill.
- Contacts federal agencies (e.g., Department of Justice, Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism, etc.) to arrange briefings for students
- Oversees the monitoring of the Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism.
- Oversees the arrangement of overseas seminars and roundtable discussions for diplomats, journalists, foreign policy analysts and government officials to provide education on antisemitism.
- Manages all details of the planning process for these seminars and discussions
- Oversees the establishment of partnerships with international participants.
- Develops and maintains relationships with elected officials, journalists and government officials to support EPICA.
- Gathers data, prepares reports and analyzes results.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
