Assistant Director-Center for the Pacific Rim
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Administrator |
Assistant Director-Center for the Pacific Rim
University of San Francisco
Department: Arts & Sciences
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Assistant Director provides key operational and administrative support for the Executive Director and the Center. The successful applicant will be responsible for and work closely with the Executive Director in the areas of grant writing and administration, communications and marketing, and event management and public programs. The Assistant Director’s main responsibilities include: public program coordination, grant writing and administration, creation of the Center’s e-newsletter, conference planning and organization, and events management.
Job Responsibilities:
• First point of contact for communications and visitors to the Center related to public programs, visiting scholars, fellowship programs and conferences/events. • Prepare Center communications and marketing materials for approval by the Executive Director. • Assist Executive Director with strategic planning for public programs, conferences, and events. • Research and identify grant opportunities and write grants to fund conferences and projects for approval by the Executive Director and Director for Research. • Coordinate the publication of the Center’s e-newsletter; solicit articles from Center faculty and staff, write additional articles and edit the final draft of the publication. • Responsible for the daily administrative work of the Center for the Pacific Rim to include coordinating and running public programs, administering grant awards, and managing conferences and special events for the Center. • Assist with website administration for Center and its academic journal. • Responsible for additional duties/projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in field relevant to Asia Pacific Studies; Master’s Degree desirable • At least four years of experience working in higher education, with preference for areas related to international programs or student services • Excellent communication skills • Fluency in written and spoken English • Demonstrated academic knowledge of East Asia and/or the Asia Pacific • 2-3 years of proven grant writing experience that have resulted in grant awards
Other Responsibilities:
• Experience working with people of diverse/multicultural backgrounds, or in student services with a diverse graduate population is preferred. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computer programs to manage data and information is required. Proficiency with graphic design software such as InDesign preferred. • Experience in customer service and web-editing software preferred. • Qualified candidates must have proven prioritization/time management, verbal and written communication and project management skills. • The ability to identify resources, solve problems and take initiative is critical. • Candidates must have excellent attention to detail and creativity. • Ability to build strong relationships and effective partnerships/collaborations is key.
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Contact: |
http://apptrkr.com/449204 |
Website: | http://apptrkr.com/449204 |
Primary Category: | Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Asian American History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 03/17/2014 |
Closing Date | 06/15/2014 |