Position Details
Position Information Job Type Non-Faculty Position Title AYCGL Program Coordinator Position Number E Department Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership Location Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA Position Summary The Program Coordinator for the AYCGL will provide leadership and support in 5 key areas : 1) Implementation of AYCGL educational events, including on-campus lectures, symposia, and conference, off-campus programs and meetings, and AYCGL study tours, 2) Manage logistical aspects of AYCGL study abroad programs, 3) Build and maintain external partnerships, serve as a liaison with partner organizations, and provide oversight to manage service and internship opportunities for students engaged in AYCGL programs, 4) Prepare grant proposals and progress reports in collaboration with AYCGL directors; and 5) Manage AYCGL budgets. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3-4 years in related administrative and / or program coordinator experience, or a combination of education and experience; previous work experience in higher education preferred.
- Experience with social media platforms preferred but not required.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education / Experience Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in project management and collaboration with internal and external partnersExperience in budget managementPossess a high level of discretion to handle confidential information at all times Demonstrate independence, effective problem-solving, and capacity to initiate and manage multiple projectsDemonstrate an excellent level of customer service to internal and external stakeholdersPossess strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with students, faculty, and staff at Morehouse CollegePossess strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with external partners and constituentsDemonstrate detail orientation and results driven approach with ability to problem solve obstacles while maintaining a professional and calm demeanorAbility to prioritize assignments and meet fixed deadlines with excellent organizational skills to handle complex tasksAbility to compose and edit concise, logical, and grammatically correct correspondence in standard EnglishExperience with using web-based information systems and capacity to learn how to use Morehouse’s web-based information systems.Strong skills in MS Office programs (MS Word; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint), Canva, and other platforms to create reports and other documentsAbility to effectively collaborate with external and internal partnersAbility to supervise students and collaborate with external partners providing internships and service assignmentsPhysical Demands
Getting to on-campus meetings and other offices on campus to conduct and manage program business.Attending off-campus meetings with external partners to manage internship and service assignments.Travel may be required to manage the logistics and on-site management related to student and faculty travel to conferences, meetings, and off-campus retreats, and other events.Ability to work weekends and evenings as necessary is required.Essential Duties / Responsibilities Essential Duties / Responsiblities General
Collaborate with directors to plan and implement AYCGL programming activities, including, but not limited to AYCGL programs and special events, including the lectures, conferences and symposia, field trips, off-campus retreats, and meetings. This includes securing on and off-campus space, catering, and other logistics, as necessary.Coordinate and manage B&F processes for vendor payment, catering, supplies, equipment, compensation and travelPlan, organize, and implement AYCGL study tours in collaboration with AYCGL directorsManage the schedule / calendar for all AYCGL program activitiesSupport logistics of AYCGL Study Abroad ProgramsServe as AYCGL point of contact for new and existing external partnershipsServe as liaison with internship and service community partners to ensure effective collaboration and student engagementMonitor student performance at internship and service sitesCollect and maintain student records for AYCGL program participants and ensure that this information is correctly tracked and recordedSupport AYCGL directors in the submission of progress reports and proposalsMaintain AYCGL budgetsPercentage Of Time Posting Detail Information Posting Number SP Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date 08 / 19 / Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement Summary Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
