Arizona State University Tempe , AZ 85280
Posted 2 weeks ago
Department Name
Center Muslim Experience in US
Job Description
The Program Coordinator will work closely with the two co-directors in fulfilling the mission of CME-US, fostering a deeper understanding of Muslim Americans and their contributions to American society, providing knowledge and resources for use by diverse people, and working to integrate the diversity of Muslim students attending ASU to succeed. Must be familiar with American Muslim cultures and communities and must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Job Description
The Program Coordinator will work closely with the two co-directors in fulfilling the mission of CME-US, fostering a deeper understanding of Muslim Americans and their contributions to American society, providing knowledge and resources for use by diverse people, and working to integrate the diversity of Muslim students attending ASU to succeed. Must be familiar with American Muslim cultures and communities and must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Requisition ID
102031BR
Working Environment
Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.
Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include resolving conflicts, coping with moderate stress levels, along with the requirements to complete tasks within set time constraints and frequently changing priorities.
Clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in field appropriate to area of assignment AND two years administrative/coordinator program experience; OR, Six years of progressively responsible administrative/coordinator program experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Department Statement
The Center of Muslim Experience in the US's mission is to:
Create scholarship of the understudied history and achievements of Muslim experiences in America, contributing to a new field of study;
Disseminate the knowledge to the public, transforming images of Muslim Americans for positive understanding and improving inter-community relationships;
Strengthen ASU student success by cultivating inclusivity and belonging for Muslim students; and,
Build mutually beneficial partnerships between the Muslim community and ASU, fostering greater appreciation and investment in the university;
See cme.asu.edu for more information about the Center.
Category
02
VP Code
EXEC VP/PROVOST
Scope of Search
Open
Desired Qualifications
Evidence of a MA degree in humanities or social sciences (preferably history, anthropology, or sociology);
Familiarity with, or ability to learn quickly, the ASU working environment and institutional arrangements, have some familiarity with the American university working environment;
Experience working in/with Muslim American communities;
Ability to work independently;
Evidence of effective communication skills;
Familiarity with or willingness to learn basic skills for maintaining a website;
Adaptability to work and communicate with a diversity of stakeholders (faculty members, students, university staff, major donors, local community members, media personnel, etc.)
Close Date
01-July-2024
Grant Funded Position
This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.
ASU Statement
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
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Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Essential Duties
Assist directors in identifying grant opportunities, help develop and write grant proposals, fulfill reporting and budgetary requirements for grants, and assist in coordinating grant implementation (e.g., organizing seminars, overseeing/coordinating research teams, etc.);
Work with communications specialists to create event announcements, promote CME activities, and keep the webpage up-to-date;
Develop and upkeep a resources database, including identifying scholars with common interests; identifying institutions, centers, and organizations with a shared mission; research and tracking work of local Muslim community organizations and the work they do;
Create and maintain a dynamic database of resources for ASU Muslim students;
Assist in the creation and maintenance of resources on local Muslim communities and histories for journalists, teachers, students, and others interested in learning about Muslim Americans, particularly the Arizona communities;
Assist with annual reports for broad circulation;
Keep up communications with stakeholders (i.e., local community, ASU faculty and students, donors, and associated national organizations);
Oversee student research fellows;
Develop library liaison to build a collection on Arizona Muslims, in partnership with the Arizona Historical Society and local museums;
Work with SHPRS staff in budgetary reporting and submitting payment requests.
Employment Verification Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
Salary Range
$45,000 - $50,000 per year; DOE
Instructions to Apply
Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of "equivalent combination" in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor's degree is equal to four years of experience.
Job Family
Business Operations
Arizona State University