Senior Program Coordinator

Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as a Senior Program Coordinator in the Crown Center for Middle East Studies. If you are looking for an opportunity to work on beautiful suburban campus with lots of perks including free parking, look no further. At Brandeis we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances. We also offer generous paid time off. If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition remission. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.

The Senior Program Coordinator will work with the senior staff to support the Center in envisioning, creating, and implementing effective programming and in the production of its scholarly publications.

Main responsibilities include:

• Coordinating organizing, and providing staff support for Crown Seminars, events, Advisory Board meetings, conferences, workshops, fellow searches, trips to the region, and annual retreats. (40%)

• Producing external and internal Center communications and reports.

• Managing Crown Center website, social media accounts, and email announcements. (25%)

• Managing production and distribution of Crown publications including Middle East Briefs,Crown Conversations, and newsletters. (25%)

• Providing administrative and academic support for the Center and its faculty. (10%)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

• 3-5 years work experience, preferably in an academic or research setting;

• Experience with desktop publishing software such as InDesign and email platforms such as Mailchimp;

• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational and editorial skills, and an ability to balance competing priorities and manage time in the face of numerous tasks/projects.

• Accuracy in work and attention to detail, and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.

• Preference given to candidates with experience in Middle East studies.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society. Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.

If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.