Program Associate

University of North Carolina • Chapel Hill, NC

382d • $35,001 - $38,890

About The Position

The Program Associate at the Carolina Asia Center will play a crucial role in supporting the coordination and implementation of various outreach programs and activities related to Asia. This position involves working closely with faculty, students, and community partners to organize events, provide administrative support, and assist in research and reporting. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Enjoy working as a team member as well as independently

Nice To Haves

• Academic training on Asia
• Excellent oral and written communication, proofreading, and editing skills
• Experience developing and writing e-newsletters is a plus
• Ability to interact with diverse personalities including faculty, staff, students, K-14 educators, representatives of government agencies, and the general public

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, organize and implement Asia related events on campus and beyond
• Work with faculty working groups and student organizations to organize and implement Asia related events
• Provide administrative and logistic support to implement programs
• Assist with research, data collection and report writing
• Support outreach program to K-12 schools and community colleges, business, media and government at local, regional and national levels
• Draft web updates and newsletters; compile and distribute weekly Asia-related opportunities and events listings
• Manage the Center's listservs
• Attend Asia-related events as required
• Provide support to run fellowship/grant programs including Foreign Language and Area Studies fellowship program
• Provide support for the CAC Visiting Scholars program as needed
• Supervise federal work-study students through AY

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid leave
• Health, life, and retirement plans
• Professional training opportunities for career growth
• Exclusive perks for retail, restaurant, and performing arts discounts
• Savings on local child care centers
• Special rates on select campus events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED