Director Program of Research & Student Engagement - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Discover Your Career at Emory University 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. Description The Director of Research and Student Engagement will support the Emory Policy Institute onCountering Antisemitism’s (EPICA) research, education, and student engagement priorities. This position will coordinate EPICA’s research fellowship programs, student fellowships andinternships, academic programming, and engagement opportunities that connect students,faculty, visiting scholars, policy experts, and external partners. The Director will help ensurethat EPICA’s work reflects Emory’s standards of academic rigor while preparing students toengage thoughtfully with policy, diplomacy, research, and public leadership related tocountering antisemitism.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs the strategic planning, development and implementation of a large and complex program or of several smaller programs. Plans, administers and monitors program budgets. Develops short and long term goals and objectives. Oversees related special projects. May represent the program in various national and international settings. May manage the solicitation of funding from foundation, corporate, individual and governmental donors. Collaborates with and seeks the support of representatives from other organizations. Establishes and administers policies and procedures. Supervises staff. Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to program work and seven years of related experience which includes two years at a management level, OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

Develop and manage EPICA’s student fellowship and internship programs, includingrecruitment, selection, onboarding, portfolio development, student support, andassessment. Coordinate research fellowship activities, including application processes, scholar engagement, fellows’ seminars, public lectures, and research presentations. Speaking at major national and international conferences and other events at the discretion of EPICA’s top leadership. Work with EPICA leadership, faculty advisers, and external partners to support policy-relevant research on antisemitism, democracy, law, international relations, and history. Serve as a primary point of contact for students participating in EPICA programs inAtlanta, Washington, D.C., and other approved locations. Support student professional development through structured advising, mentorshipopportunities, workshops, and connections to policy, diplomatic, nonprofit, and researchcareers. Collaborate and manage relationships with faculty, staff, visiting experts, and externalpartners to develop student-facing programs, seminars, roundtables, and experientiallearning opportunities. Track student participation, fellowship outcomes, research activity, and program impact for internal reporting, donor stewardship, and strategic planning. Directly manage DC-based internships and fellows when relevant. Help lead year-long engagement with the federal government, including representing EPICA as its sole fully DC-based senior staff. Advise on EPICA’s annual budget to ensure it meets stated mission and goals. Help lead, author, and coordinate EPICA’s public-facing research and educationalprograms, including lectures, workshops, and convenings. Maintain confidentiality and sound judgment when working with sensitive student,faculty, donor, policy, or institutional matters. Perform related responsibilities as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, diplomats, andexternal partners. Strong organizational, writing, communication, and project management skills. Experience handling sensitive matters with discretion, diplomacy, and sound judgment NOTE: Tasks related to this position can be performed remotely with only occasional visits to an Emory University location. Eastern (EST) time zone business hours may apply. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. Emory does not approve as a primary work location in the following states; NJ, AK, and HI, any U.S. Territories or outside of the United States. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io (V) | View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) | View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev