PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Arizona, United States |
Position: | Instructor, Intern |
Program Coordinator
Arizona State University
Center Muslim Experience in US
Campus: Tempe
82355BR
Job Description
The Program Coordinator will work closely with the two co-directors in fulfilling the mission of CME-US, fostering deeper understanding about Muslim Americans and their contributions to American society, providing knowledge and resources for use by diverse people, and work to integrate the diversity of Muslim students attending ASU to succeed.
Salary Range
$45,000 - $50,000.00 per year; DOE
Close Date
26-August-2022
Essential Duties
- Work with SHPRS staff in budgetary reporting and submitting payment requests;
- Work with communications specialists to create event announcements, promoting CME activities, and keeping webpage up-to-date;
- Assist with annual reports for broad circulation;
- Keep up communications with stakeholders (i.e., local community, ASU faculty and students, donors, and associated national organizations);
- Assist directors in identifying grant opportunities, help develop grant proposals, fulfill reporting and budgetary requirements for grants, and assist in coordinating grant implementation (e.g., organizing seminars, overseeing/coordinating research teams, etc.);
- Oversee student research fellows;
- Develop and upkeep a resources database, including identifying scholars with common interests; identifying institutions, centers, and organizations with shared mission; research and tracking work of local Muslim community organizations and the work they do;
- Create and maintain a dynamic database of resources for ASU Muslim students;
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of resources on local Muslim communities and histories for journalists, teachers, students, and others interested in learning about Muslim Americans, particularly the Arizona communities;
- Develop library liaison to build a collection on Arizona Muslims, in partnership with the Arizona Historical Society and local museums.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in field appropriate to area of assignment AND two years administrative/coordinator program experience; OR, Six years of progressively responsible administrative/coordinator program experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Desired Qualifications
- Evidence of a MA degree in humanities or social sciences (preferably history, anthropology or sociology);
- Demonstrated knowledge or ability to learn quickly, ASU working environment and institutional arrangements;
- Experience working in/with Muslim American communities;
- Experience working independently;
- Evidence of effective communication skills;
- Demonstrated knowledge with or willingness to learn basic skills for maintaining a website;
- Evidence in being adaptable to work and communicate with a diversity of stakeholders (faculty members, students, university staff, major donors, local community members, media personnel, etc.)
Working Environment
- Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
- Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.
- Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include resolving conflicts, coping with moderate stress levels, along with the requirements to complete tasks within set time constraints and frequently changing priorities.
- Clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
Department Statement
The Center of Muslim Experience in the US’s mission is to:
- Create scholarship of the understudied history and achievements of Muslim experiences in America, contributing to a new field of study;
- Disseminate the knowledge to the public, transforming images of Muslim Americans for positive understanding and improving inter-community relationships;
- Strengthen ASU student success by cultivating inclusivity and belonging for Muslim students; and,
- Build mutually beneficial partnerships between the Muslim community and ASU, fostering greater appreciation and investment in the university;
- See cme.asu.edu for more information about the Center.
ASU Statement
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
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Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Instructions to Apply
Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.
To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ see Req Id# 82355BR
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To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ see Req Id# 82355BR |
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Primary Category: | Islamic History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 08/08/2022 |
Closing Date | 08/26/2022 |