Economics PhD, Program Coordinator - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Emory•Atlanta, GA

2d•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. The Program Coordinator duties are organizing, coordinating, and planning operational facets of a program and its related activities which include, but are not limited to the following: establishing long-term operational objectives, researching factors that may impact the success of the program, and working with individuals or groups to research and document program requirements in order to provide appropriate input into the development of strategic plans. Serve as the primary point of contact and advocate for domestic and international graduate students, providing exceptional interpersonal support to foster a welcoming, inclusive, and highly collegial academic community. Proactively identify programmatic needs and take the lead in developing new services, resources, and traditions that enhance the graduate student experience without requiring extensive supervision. Manage comprehensive recruitment cycles, including coordinating faculty application reviews, scheduling applicant interviews, and overseeing logistics for in-person and remote campus visits. Plan and execute a variety of academic and community-building events, such as student research fairs, mentoring programs, academic colloquiums, and orientation ceremonies. Support the department’s digital presence by contributing to social media activities across multiple platforms and helping coordinate updates to the department’s website.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program.
Two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Economics PhD

Responsibilities

Develops work plans to accomplish program goals and objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement.
Conducts research and gathers information to develop various publications.
Develops promotional materials which may include content for reports, briefings, newsletters, grants or other written information related to the program.
Assists in developing and coordinating program-related conferences, conventions, or meetings.
Monitors expenditures and may participate in the budget planning process and prepare financial reports.
May assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
Prepares operational and statistical reports.
Conducts training, represents the program at meetings and conferences, and networks with affiliated groups.
May supervise assigned project staff, interns and/or volunteers.
Serve as the primary point of contact and advocate for domestic and international graduate students, providing exceptional interpersonal support to foster a welcoming, inclusive, and highly collegial academic community.
Proactively identify programmatic needs and take the lead in developing new services, resources, and traditions that enhance the graduate student experience without requiring extensive supervision.
Manage comprehensive recruitment cycles, including coordinating faculty application reviews, scheduling applicant interviews, and overseeing logistics for in-person and remote campus visits.
Plan and execute a variety of academic and community-building events, such as student research fairs, mentoring programs, academic colloquiums, and orientation ceremonies.
Support the department’s digital presence by contributing to social media activities across multiple platforms and helping coordinate updates to the department’s website.