School of Media Studies

International Field Program / United Nations Summer Study

International Field Program / United Nations Summer Study

Summer Program Coordinator Job Description

The International Field Program/UN Summer Study is hiring a Program Coordinator to provide support for academic year 2018-2019.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate or Ph.D. program
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively and independently
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, be resourceful, and work on multiple tasks simultaneously and at a fast pace
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience with database organization and management
• Prior working experience required
• Experience with Excel, Word, Powerpoint required
• Knowledge of InDesign, MailChimp, Photoshop, Illustrator, and HTML preferred
• Experience working in an academic environment is preferred

Program Coordinator Responsibilities

1. Supporting daily activities and communications related to the IFP/UNSS

• Administrative support for faculty and students engaged in IFP/UNSS
• Managing IFP/UNSS emails and general inquiries
• Creating and maintaining multiple databases to track UNSS/IFP students
• Managing room, facilities, catering, and other university system requests
• Scheduling and managing IFP/UNSS student appointments and events
• Photocopying, Scanning, Letterheads, FedEx
• Managing and updating content for the IFP and UNSS websites
• Assisting with IFP/UNSS media production/distribution and promotional campaigns

2. Planning, organizing, and providing support at IFP/UNSS events

Acting as representative of IFP/UNSS at information sessions, meetings, field visits, and events

3. Other tasks as needed

Hours, Term, and Pay: The position will be compensated at a rate of $15/hour at 20 hours/week. Once trial period has passed, hourly rate will increase.

Reporting: The Program Coordinator will report to Fabiola Berdiel, Director of the International Field Program and UNSS.

To Apply:  Please send statement of interest and CV/resume highlighting specific skills related to the position to berdielf@newschool.edu. References may be requested once we have identified top candidates. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.