Head of Programme Management

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Full time

Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union:

SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Program Coordinator is responsible for providing general administrative and specific project development support to the Center for Latin American & Latino Studies. Tasks include helping to maintain the Center’s website, blog and social media accounts; planning and coordinating events; drafting and editing correspondence; grant proposals, and website text; managing grants, facilitating the work of research teams; and responding to inquiries and concerns from faculty, outside organizations, funders, and the broader campus community. The Program Coordinator must be able to function independently with minimal supervision, have sound judgment, a professional demeanor, and be project/task oriented. This is a one-year renewable temporary position.

This position works closely and supports the Assistant Director, Finance and Operations when required, and other staff associated with the projects housed at the Center for Latin American & Latino Studies. This position helps to supervise and coordinate the workload of student assistants

Manage Center’s communication strategy in coordination with current Program Coordinator. Monitor listservs and produce the Center’s bulletin and weekly blog posts. Independently manage the creation and editing of the brochures and website pages.

Prepare contracts for commissioned research of all grants. Provide general research support on various projects under the direction of the Director, Research Associate Professor, Assistant Director for Research, current Program Coordinator, and/or PIs.

Coordination of Events and Project Correspondence

Lead in drafting or translating invitation letters for guests who are to participate in CLALS events and workshops.

General Office, Technical and Managerial Support

Collaborate with Assistant Director for Finance and Operations and other staff in support of everyday functional requirements, including the review of budgets and payments as necessary. Train and actively manage graduate and undergraduate assistants in carrying out their delegated tasks.

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Full-time.

26.11 - $30.76 per hour.

Bachelor’s degree.

Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English.

Office management skills.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Outlook; facility with technology and familiarity with email distribution lists; Experience in project and event management.

Must be able to function independently with attention to detail and minimal supervision.

Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

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