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Learn more about American University\nDepartment:\nSchool of International ServiceTime Type:\nFull timeJob Type:\nRegularFLSA Status:\nNon-ExemptWork Modality:\nHybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)Union:\nSEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment DivisionThis position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.Job Description:\nSummary:\nThe Program Coordinator in the Office of Career Development (OCD) in the School of International Service (SIS) supports the career development of approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students by providing primary program and event support, and managing office communications, social media, website management, and marketing.\nAn overarching commitment to inclusive excellence is key for this role. All staff in the SIS OCD are committed to continually increasing their knowledge about inclusive excellence and supporting team efforts to do the same. This includes completing all job duties with an awareness of the concerns, pressures, and inequities that members of various communities face. It also includes developing and providing resources that are intentionally inclusive of individuals from a range of backgrounds, as reflected in our student body.\nEssential Functions:\nProgram Support: This position is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the activities associated with SIS Office of Career Development, including providing support for administrative needs, programming, and outreach to students, alumni, and other stakeholders. \nProgram Events: This position supports the execution of programming and events including managing event promotion, handling event logistics, tracking individual event budgets, tracking and inputting accurate attendance at events, managing feedback surveys, and other needs, as they arise and depending on the event. These functions may be performed independently at times, as well as in collaboration with the Assistant Director for Programming. \nSpecial Programs and Other Duties as Assigned: This position supports the Director of Career Education and Employer Relations and the rest of the OCD team and will assist with other duties/projects as assigned. Specifically, this may include management of the OCD Listening Project to conduct 1:1 interviews and surveys with SIS students and alumni to better understand their current career needs so we can reach them.\nSupervisory Responsibility:\n This position is responsible for the supervision of student workers.\nCompetencies:\nServing Customers.\nDisplaying Creativity. \nPrioritizing and Organizing.\nAcquiring and Analyzing Information.\nSupporting Coworkers.\nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work:\nFull-time.\n35 hours per week.\nSalary Range:\n$29.51 - $30.67 per hour.\nRequired Education and Experience:\nBachelor's degree.\n2 - 4 years of relevant experience* of progressively responsible work in a professional setting or role providing administrative and/or event support, especially serving Generation Z and Millennial groups.\nSkilled in communicating orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. \nProven track record of successfully working with different communities and creating programs to address needs of BIPOC, first generation, LGBTQIA+, international student, female, and other communities. \nStrong multicultural competency and demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive climate for all stakeholders (e.g., students, staff, faculty, organizations, employers).\nHigh level of professionalism and exceptional interpersonal skills.\nSelf-starter and team player able to implement projects independently using strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.\nExcellent attention to detail.\nStrong flexibility, openness to change, and capacity to be energized by new ideas.\nDemonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and to establish rapport and relate well to a diverse population of students, employers, faculty, alumni, colleagues and other constituents.\nExperience supervising and/or managing student workers/interns/ part-time staff.\nHigh level of proficiency in web-based tools and platforms (content management systems, SurveyMonkey, Outlook).\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. \nPreferred Education and Experience:\nExperience working with students and alumni in a competitive higher education environment.\nExperience in international affairs, career development, student affairs, or another relevant field.\nExperience collecting, analyzing, and presenting major themes in data.\nExperience managing social media accounts, newsletters, and other content for publication. \nExperience using Handshake or another career services management platform.\nAdditional Eligibility Qualifications:\nCandidates are highly encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume as a part of their application materials.\nBenefits\nAU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.\nOther Details\nHiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.\n\nEmployees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.\n\nPlease note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\n\nAmerican University is an E-Verify employer.\n\nCurrent American University Employees\nAmerican University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.\nContact Us\nFor more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email .\nAmerican University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 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