Program Coordinator
School of Advanced International Studies is seeking a Program Coordinator who will support the Kissinger Center’s mission to advance and develop curricula, research, and programs in historically informed strategy and statecraft. The Program Coordinator's responsibilities include scheduling travel, coordinating events, assisting with grant and financial administration, communications, and supporting pre and post-doctoral fellows.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Contribute to goal setting and identify program operational requirements to meet programmatic goals.
- Obtain and utilize internal and external resources to meet program goals.
- Serve as primary contact for the program with internal departments and external organizations.
- Responsible for monitoring budget expenses, processing invoices, performing budget reconciliation, and assisting with budget development.
- Compile documentation related to funding and finance.
- Identify and resolve programmatic problems.
- Assist with planning events and coordinate preparation, set up and logistics for events/ functions.
- Coordinate communication activities via websites, social media channels, and publication materials as needed.
- Ensure timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or graduation equivalent
- Five years progressively responsible related experience
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Previous experience in accounting and/or event planning is preferred.
- Strong organizational, administrative, interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to self-direct and problem-solve.
- Demonstrated ability to handle concurrent projects, meet deadlines, and work independently with moderate supervision.
- Excellent writing, research, and communication skills, and discretion and confidentiality in business dealings.
Technical Qualifications and Specialized Certifications
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Classified Title: Program Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/03/OF
Starting Salary Range: $21.25 - $36.90 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/District of Columbia
Department name: Kissinger Center
Personnel area: SAIS