Program Coordinator - Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy - Center For Strategic And International Studies

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of approximately 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

The Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy (AILA) provides internal leadership and development programs to CSIS staff and interns, including foreign policy seminars, current event discussions, and professional skill-building workshops. The Executive Education portfolio is responsible for developing substantive training programs for outside organizations, including corporate, government, university, and NGO partners across the globe. AILA values diversity, equity, and inclusion and lifelong learning. The team strives to foster a culture of openness and collaboration and expects all members to support these values and contribute to community-building efforts.

The program coordinator is an integral part of the team and supports the successful administration and execution of educational and professional development programming at CSIS. The program coordinator assists with a wide range of program components, including financial management, outreach, internal team coordination, liaising with research teams across the center, events logistics support, and providing administrative support. The role may entail preparation and implementation of internal and external training programs. The program coordinator works closely with the program manager in charge of budget management and central team coordination; this position is primarily administrative.

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$60,000 based on experience.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with budget management, including tracking finances for various projects, processing invoices, and reconciling receipts.

• Assist with managing Salesforce and other database systems.

• Assist with outreach and recruitment initiatives for executive programs, including mailing campaigns, social media, and other marketing efforts.

• Gather and analyze outreach metrics to assess and refine marketing strategies.

• As needed, assist the program manager for internal professional development with outreach for and coordination of CSIS training structure.

• As needed, contribute to the development and implementation of current and new CSIS AILA trainings and executive education programs, including, among others: ensuring smooth coordination of all administrative and logistical functions, developing educational packets, drafting curricula and brochures, assisting participants and speakers, and managing online portals for executive programs.

• Liaise with CSIS research and administrative staff throughout the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Strong attention to detail, time management, and excellent communication skills required.

• Budgeting and event planning experience a plus, in any relevant capacity.

• Experience analyzing data across multiple platforms and drawing meaningful insights to inform strategy is required.

• Ability to multitask, problem solve in a timely manner, and work closely with a range of individuals with diverse backgrounds, dispositions, and executive levels.

• A proactive attitude, willingness to help, creative outlook, and ability to project a professional image to the public, co-workers, and partners.Familiarity with Excel, Salesforce, Pardot, Concur, Adaptive, Google Analytics, InDesign, and Canva (or other design platforms) desired.

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

403(b) for retirement planning

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Military Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Interested applicants should submit a résumé and a cover letter at http://csis.org/about-us/careers. Applicants should be ready to provide 2 references (at least one professional, but one academic allowed) upon request. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and incomplete applications will not be considered.