"Program Coordinator"

Posted: 24-Jan-26

Location: Waltham, Massachusetts

Internal Number: R0012725

The Crown Center is looking to hire a Program Coordinator in the Crown Center for Middle East Studies. If you are looking for an opportunity to work on beautiful suburban campus with lots of perks including free parking, look no further. At Brandeis we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances. We also offer generous paid time off. If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition remission. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.

Main responsibilities include:

• Coordinating, organizing, and managing logistical support for events and research activities (seminars, workshops, fellow searches, trips to the region, retreats, among others), including scheduling, timelines, participant coordination, and follow up. (40%)
• Producing and managing external and internal Center communications, including drafting and scheduling email announcements and maintaining various calendars. (20%)
• Managing and maintaining the Crown Center’s website and social media presence. (15%)
• Supporting the production and distribution of Crown Center publications including Middle East Briefs, Crown Conversations, newsletters, and related content, by coordinating draft circulation and preparing and formatting materials for print and digital publication(15%)
• Providing administrative and academic support for the Center and its faculty.(10%)

The hiring range for the position is $26.04 - 32.53/hour (35 hours per week).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• 1-3 years work experience, preferably in an academic or research setting;
• Experience with desktop publishing software such as InDesign, email platforms such as Constant Contact, and basic design or online tools used for digital communications;
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and editorial skills;
• Ability to balance competing priorities and manage time in the face of numerous tasks/projects.
• Accuracy in work and attention to detail, and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Preference given to candidates with experience in Middle East studies.
• Social media experience preferred.