Program Director for Europe & Latin America, MacMillan Center for International & Area Studies

Position description

This position provides strategic leadership and comprehensive management of the Latin American & Iberian Studies and European Studies Councils and acts as a university-wide liaison for both Councils. This includes the promotion, development, and support of intellectual exchange and comprehensive understanding of the areas, particularly of historical and contemporary cultures, politics, and economies. This individual will report to the Deputy Director of the Center and support the vision and priorities of each council as determined by the faculty members. They will also support collaboration with internal and external academic constituencies for both councils.

The MacMillan Center is a vibrant international community that is responsible for connecting with all international teaching and research at Yale University. Composed of seven regional councils and over 20 global programs, the Center hosts ~500 events per year, including frequent visits from foreign dignitaries.

Duties: 

1.  With a substantial degree of initiative, the Program Director will conceive, develop, and implement all programs and activities while giving direction and leadership by supporting philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives. Assumes primary responsibility for publishing and distributing program information to garner program support.

2.  Direct a team of program managers and support staff to work closely with faculty members associated with the council/program.

3.  Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to measure and achieve the successful outcome of the program. 

4.  Manage fundraising, grant writing, and grant reporting activities. 

5.  Manage programmatic and financial functions including annual budgets.

6.  In consultation with the Center’s leadership, recruit, interview and select well-qualified program staff.

7.  Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization to effectively support program initiatives.

8.  Design and manage the delivery of services and program communications among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency and promotes collaborative support of the program.

9.  Provide guidance and counseling on academic, admissions, financial, and career services matters for students and prospective students interested in the Studies.

10. Serves as a liaison among faculty, managers, development, and support staff at Yale. 

11. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in a related field plus three years of work in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience. Proven experience planning, organizing, and implementing various events.

Required Skill/Ability 1: Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Required Skill/Ability 2: Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the Councils and the Center.

Required Skill/Ability 3: Proactive and resourceful. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Fluency in at least one relevant language and/or multiple proficient languages is required.

Required Skill/Ability 4: Strong problem-solving skills. Able to balance multiple priorities, use good judgment, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Required Skill/Ability 5: Demonstrated experience with budgeting and financial management.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: PhD or other advanced degree with seven years of experience in a relevant field. Proven experience developing and managing programs for an academic institution, non-profit, or other global organization. Fundraising experience.  

Application instructions

Applications must be submitted through the Yale employment website: Careers tendersglobal.net It’s Your Yale. Direct emails will not be considered.