Program Director 1-(STA015317) Organization:H0082 Dean Liberal Arts & Social SciDescriptionDirects an ongoing university program to ensure that prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with its mission and/or specified objectives. Prepares short- and long-term goals and objectives. - Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members.
- Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures that expenditures are within budget allocation.
- Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with carrying out the objectives of the program.
- Directs the preparation of and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives; modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attains objectives.
- Analyzes trends within program areas, maintaining expert awareness of program information and change needs.
- Formulates, implements, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures concerning program administration.
- Manages and administers grant for program, including meetings, communication coordination, scholarships and other operations.
- May prepare or participate in the preparation of proposals to obtain grants from state and federal agencies, and private foundation sponsors.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Posting Information: This position involves running an interdisciplinary center focused on the study of Arab world from a variety of humanistic perspectives. The successful candidate will work with scholars and students of the region, as well as Arab community leaders. A commitment to the academic study of Arab culture and history is central to this administrative position. - Planning and developing procedures for running the center.
- Working closely with the center’s director.
- Handling financial flows and creating and reviewing reports of expenditures and activities.
- Reserving rooms and placing orders associated with events.
- Handling and facilitating visits from scholars including making all reservations and other arrangements.
- Correspondence with visitors, faculty, students, and community.
- Preparing events, including detailed attention to reservations, correspondence, publicity, set up, and break down.
- Managing the physical space of the center and promote center activities.
- Helping students in pursuit of scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, and other support.
- Preparing the Center’s annual report, research reports, grant proposals, and other written documents
EEO/AA QualificationsBachelors and 3 years experience Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. Additional Posting Information: - Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience. Preferred Qualifications: - Background in the study of the Arab world.
- Advanced degree in a related field.
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn the Arabic language.
- Ability to teach courses related to the center’s mission.
Salary:Commensurate with experience Required Attachments by Candidate:Resume, Letters of Recommendation Employee Status:Regular/BenefitsJob Posting:Sep 6, 2024, 7:02:34 PM |