JOB DESCRIPTION:

Coordinates a program and related activities including establishing long-term objectives, researching factors that may impact the success of the program, developing promotional materials/venues, managing related databases, and establishing/forecasting budget requirements.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree in a field related to the program. Three years of related experience.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

This person will be working closely with the Director of Graduate Studies, Director of Graduate Admissions Program, Department Chair, the Assistant Program Director, all staff members and all graduate students in our program.
Main responsibilities will include tracking the admissions process and administering new student recruitment, student enrollment, RA/TA space allocation, degree tracking, attending and taking notes at committee meetings, organizing poster/paper sessions each semester, scheduling PhD defenses and degree clearances, TATTOO tracking, assisting with Dean's Teaching Fellowship applications, PhD placement, reviewing graduate course schedule and course evaluations, and ensuring compliance with LGS policies and procedures.
Work week will be 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, except for special events and certain deadlines through the year which will require being in attendance after normal work hours.
Requires presence on campus five days a week.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

This is an administrative position managing the graduate program of the Department of Political Science, which is a unit under Emory College of Arts and Sciences.
Successful candidate must be detail oriented, have excellent oral and written communication skills and be adept at Microsoft Office applications.
Also should demonstrate very strong organizational skills and project management skills
Flexibility in dealing with unexpected issues, creative brainstorming and strong problem-solving abilities are necessary.
Exercising good judgment and maintaining confidentiality are required.
Experience with professional social media content creation and website content management would be a plus.
Should exhibit strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with internal and external partners.
As a member of the administrative team within the department, this position will support department-wide initiatives, which may include: event planning, travel planning, purchasing supplies and finance reimbursements and payments, in addition to other related responsibilities as required.
Must be a team player.
Cover letter required

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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Program Coordinator, Political Science

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