Program Coordinator (German Studies) – Emory College of Arts and Sciences

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 diversity and excellence of our academic community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Primary 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.
• 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. Performs related responsibilities as required. This is not an administrative support position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledge of German language is a plus but not required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

This is a part time (20hours per week), benefits eligible position.

The Program Coordinator will be: responsible for both undergraduate programming and communications for the German Studies Department and the interdisciplinary Sustainability Minor, which is administered by the Department of German Studies; provide support to the faculty Directors of Undergraduate Studies for theSustainability Minor; and support the academic administrator and faculty in the Department of German Studies.

The person in this position will, with minimal supervision:

1) help with enrollment, room requests, book adoptions for both German Studies and Sustainability as needed,

2) coordinate the Sustainability Minor (update website, advise students, administer degree tracker and degree applications), 

3) help with outreach for both German Studies and Sustainability (representation at Academic Showcase, Earth Day, Oxford Majors fair, organize social events).

The successful candidate will be someone who works well under pressure, communicates clearly and effectively, anticipates program needs, and prioritizes tasks demanded from two separate programs.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the
personnel so classified.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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