Program Coordinator

Brandeis University

18d•$26 - $33

About The Position

The Crown Center is looking to hire a Program Coordinator in the Crown Center for Middle East Studies. If you are looking for an opportunity to work on beautiful suburban campus with lots of perks including free parking, look no further. At Brandeis we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances. We also offer generous paid time off. If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition remission. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match. Main responsibilities include: Coordinating, organizing, and managing logistical support for events and research activities (seminars, workshops, fellow searches, trips to the region, retreats, among others), including scheduling, timelines, participant coordination, and follow up. (40%) Producing and managing external and internal Center communications, including drafting and scheduling email announcements and maintaining various calendars. (20%) Managing and maintaining the Crown Center’s website and social media presence. (15%) Supporting the production and distribution of Crown Center publications including Middle East Briefs, Crown Conversations, newsletters, and related content, by coordinating draft circulation and preparing and formatting materials for print and digital publication(15%) Providing administrative and academic support for the Center and its faculty.(10%) The hiring range for the position is $26.04 - 32.53/hour (35 hours per week). Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred; 1-3 years work experience, preferably in an academic or research setting; Experience with desktop publishing software such as InDesign, email platforms such as Constant Contact, and basic design or online tools used for digital communications; Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational and editorial skills; Ability to balance competing priorities and manage time in the face of numerous tasks/projects. Accuracy in work and attention to detail, and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner. Preference given to candidates with experience in Middle East studies. Social media experience preferred. Pay Range Disclosure The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. Equal Opportunity Statement Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class"). COME WORK WITH US Brandeis University is a great employer for all the same reasons it is an outstanding university. Its commitment to inclusion, dedication to lifelong learning and commitment to excellence are just a few of the reasons our workplace culture shines bright. We take pride not only in maintaining this culture, but expanding it — by recruiting and retaining outstanding employees who share our values and enrich Brandeis University overall. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class"). Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process are welcome to contact Human Resources at 781-736-4474 or via email, [email protected]. The health and safety of the Brandeis community is important. While not required, we strongly recommend that employees are fully vaccinated. For additional information feel free to review the Human Resources Office website. Certain positions at Brandeis University may require a background check. To review this policy, visit our website at http://www.brandeis.edu/human-resources/onboarding/index.html

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
1-3 years work experience, preferably in an academic or research setting
Experience with desktop publishing software such as InDesign, email platforms such as Constant Contact, and basic design or online tools used for digital communications
Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and editorial skills
Ability to balance competing priorities and manage time in the face of numerous tasks/projects
Accuracy in work and attention to detail, and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

Preference given to candidates with experience in Middle East studies.
Social media experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinating, organizing, and managing logistical support for events and research activities (seminars, workshops, fellow searches, trips to the region, retreats, among others), including scheduling, timelines, participant coordination, and follow up. (40%)
Producing and managing external and internal Center communications, including drafting and scheduling email announcements and maintaining various calendars. (20%)
Managing and maintaining the Crown Center’s website and social media presence. (15%)
Supporting the production and distribution of Crown Center publications including Middle East Briefs, Crown Conversations, newsletters, and related content, by coordinating draft circulation and preparing and formatting materials for print and digital publication(15%)
Providing administrative and academic support for the Center and its faculty.(10%)