Program Associate for International Security and Energy Policy Programs

 

Location:  Cambridge, MA  

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience 

Sector:  Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.amacad.org

Experience:  Mid Career  

Date Posted  Dec-4-2011 

Description

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The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an international learned society and policy research center with headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seeks a Program Associate to support its work on issues of Science and Global Security.  The Academy’s Committee on International Security Studies has undertaken a major integrative project on the global nuclear future and energy policy. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to play a role in significant intellectual projects involving some of the country’s most outstanding scholars and practitioners.  The Program Associate may also work on other projects.
The Program Associate will:

• Provide research support for the Academy’s Committee on International Security Studies and other related Academy projects;
• Work with Academy Fellows and senior staff to identify and develop new projects;
• Organize conferences and symposia;
• Edit research papers and publications;
• Help raise funds to support projects from foundations and other sources;
• Maintain general administrative oversight of the program, including supervision of Program Assistants and other Academy staff working in this area.

Qualifications

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• A Ph.D. or other relevant degree, with demonstrated interest in and knowledge of international relations; issues of international security and nuclear nonproliferation; and related energy issues.
• Familiarity and experience with current policies and scholarship in international affairs and security policy;
• At least three years  relevant experience in academic or project administration, and an interest in a career in international policy research;
• Excellent writing skills and communication skills;
• Successful grant writing experience. 
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment.

Contact Details

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Contact: Emily DeLuca

Telephone: 617-576-5092

Email: edeluca@amacad.org

Application Instructions

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Please submit a cover letter and resume through our website:
http://www.amacad.org/hr/hrPositions.aspx
Please note that the Academy does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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Director of Public Programs

Location:  Columbus, OH  

Salary Range:  $32,000 - $40,000 

Sector:  Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.columbusworldaffairs.org

Experience:  Mid Career  

Date Posted  Dec-4-2011 

Description

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POSITION TITLE:  Director of Public Programs
REPORTS TO:  President & CEO
STATUS:  Full-time, Exempt

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
The Columbus Council on World Affairs (CCWA) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization with a long history of educating central Ohio schools, businesses, and citizens on world affairs.    CCWA’s mission is to increase global awareness in the Columbus Region. CCWA’s current staff consists of four dedicated professionals including the President & CEO, Director of K-12 Programs, Director of Public Programs, and Manager of Office Administration and Membership.

Position Summary:
Direct all aspects of the organization’s Public Programs including planning, funding, budgeting, marketing, implementation, and assessment. These programs include: a) Signature Luncheons, a monthly distinguished lecture series geared to the professional community b) Evening Lectures, after-work presentations led by visiting and local experts on key foreign policy issues c) Great Decisions Discussion Groups d) Travel the World, a partnership program with the Philadelphia Council and e) Special opportunity and cultivation events.

Manage the Council’s highest profile and annual fundraising event for 700 - the International Awards Ceremony. Responsibilities include coordination of contractual agreements, audiovisual and communications, marketing and event materials, and event logistics.

Support CEO with sponsors relations and organizational marketing including maintaining an updated website, staffing the Board’s Marketing Committee, and liaising with the Council’s communications firm.

Specific duties include:
1. Program Design: Design the content and outline the specifics of all public programs, including the selection of speakers, selection of agenda activities, defining of community partnerships and corporate sponsorship.

2. Marketing and Event Planning: Manage all aspects of promoting events, securing attendees, selling tables, and attracting sponsors. Work with Manager of Office Administration to coordinate all event logistics from registration, catering, pricing and on-site management.

3.    Corporate Relations: In partnership with CEO, leverage current and build new corporate relationships in the community. Includes prospect research, proposal writing, and sales presentations.

4. Community Relations: Build effective relationships and partnerships with a variety of community organizations. Represent the organization at public events. Provide follow up for incoming community requests.

5. Results Management: Establish annual programmatic and financial goals, track and analyze progress, and adapt accordingly. Financial management includes developing program budgets, monitoring expenses, and securing revenue for programs.

6. Volunteer and Intern Management: As needed

7. Perform additional duties as assigned by President & CEO.

Qualifications

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Attributes: Candidate must be self-motivated, results-oriented, versatile, poised, collaborative, embrace diversity, self-learner, passionate about global affairs, able to thrive in a small, fast-paced office, and results- oriented.

Skills/Experience: Candidate must have excellent relationship-building skills coupled with exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills. Experience in event planning and building partnerships is crucial. Candidate should be organized and detail-oriented; proficient in MS Office and open to learning new technology; Understanding, education, and experience in international affairs are critical. Foreign language fluency is a plus.

Contact Details

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Contact:  Patrick Terrien

Telephone:  614-229-4599

Email: pterrien@columbusworldaffairs.org

Application Instructions

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Please send resume with a cover letter detailing a) how you meet the listed qualifications and b) describing your salary expectations to apply@columbusworldaffairs.org

Coordinator of Programs-Human Capital Development

 

Location:  New York City, NY  

Sector:  Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/

Experience: Mid Career  

Date Posted  Dec-4-2011 

Description

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The ILR School at Cornell University is seeking a Coordinator of Programs to support and implement the programmatic, administrative and academic functions of the Human Capital Development (HCD) group and serve its corporate client base. This is achieved through partnerships with HCD’s Program Directors and extension staff and by exercising program content knowledge expertise.  The position is integral to achieving the academic, professional, revenue, quality and customer satisfaction standards and objectives associated with the Cornell-ILR HCD offered in NYC and on-site locations throughout the United States and worldwide.  The position is based at the ILR New York City Extension office at 16 E. 34^th Street, New York, NY 10016.
This position supports existing programs and assists in the development of new programs; administers the material content, collection, and reproduction for public and contract programs offered by HCD; serves as expert contact to potential clients; provides assistance with marketing strategies and efficacy of marketing techniques; coordinate with program instructors to ensure high quality program delivery related to materials, instructional aids, learning outcomes, payment processing, and client satisfaction.  Serve as “The Cornell Presence” during workshops; including but not limited to engaging in post-workshop consultations, address and resolve participant and instructor scheduling issues, review/counsel participants relative to transcript and curriculum requirement issues, address special needs, address curriculum change requests, etc.  Provide profit and loss statements for proposed on-site engagements and create proposals and contracts to clients.  Independently compose clear, concise, effective written materials, and prepare educational support materials for instructors.

Qualifications

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Required:

• Bachelor Degree, with 3 years of experience in academic or professional setting or equivalent combination of education and work experience required

• Cope effectively with changing priorities in a fast paced setting and the ability to demonstrate effective allocation of time resources of self and others
• Demonstrated history of providing outstanding customer service
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem resolution and analytical skills
• Excellent coaching / counseling / mentoring skills
• The ability to be routinely on-time and present prior to the start of programs
• A demonstrate high level of proficiency in the execution of technical applications including MS Office, Adobe Pro, databases (Salesforce), email, use of the internet and strong desktop publishing skills.

Preferred:

• A marketing background or pervious marketing experience.
• Previous experience with profit and lost analysis and reporting.

Contact Details

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Contact: Cornell University

Telephone:  607-255-1621

Email: amp87@cornell.edu

Application Instructions

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For further details and responsibilities please apply online. Directions provided below.

1. Visit our website https://www.hr.cornell.edu/jobs/
2. Click on the link for “External Applicants”
3. Click the link titled "Staff (nonacademic) and Librarian Positions"
4. Find requisition number 16268
5. Click apply

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Executive Assistant

Location:  Washington, D.C., DC  

Sector:     Non Profit 

Organization URL: http://www.aiccongress.org

Date Posted  Dec-4-2011 

Description

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The American Islamic Congress (AIC) is a civil rights organization promoting tolerance and the exchange of ideas among Muslims and between other peoples. AIC a non-religious civic initiative is challenging increasingly negative perceptions of Muslims by advocating responsible leadership and ‘two-way' interfaith understanding. As Muslim-Americans, thriving amidst America's open multicultural society and civil liberties, we promote these same values for the global Muslim community. We are not afraid to advocate unequivocally for women's equality, free expression, and nonviolence.
The Executive Director is seeking an Executive Assistant who will be responsible for the success of the Operations Office of AIC and AIC in general. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a small office of diverse people and programs.
The ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role. Expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision making ability and attention to detail are equally important. This person will:

• Greet visitors graciously and in a professional manner, create a good personal image through a neat, clean, businesslike professional appearance and a positive, cheerful attitude, respect the need for confidentiality and sensitivity of office information.
• Be friendly, personable and responsible for heavy calendar management, requiring interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants, as well as consultants, clients, co-workers and the general public to coordinate various complex meetings
• Answer phones in a pleasant, helpful and professional manner, direct all incoming calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently, accurately recording messages and reliably passing messages to recipient in a timely manner
• Be able to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines without immediate and constant supervision with a high level of accuracy
• Have a proven ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing the scope of authority
• Provide support and provide resources to make effective decisions
• Arrange for payment of honorariums
• Arrange venues for different meetings
• Maintain records of decisions and ensure Action items are scheduled for follow up
• Research and assist with the preparation of motions, policies and procedures
• Review and edit reports to the Board, prepare correspondence and packaged information for Board meetings
• Schedule Board meetings and prepare agendas
• Attend board meetings, record minutes and submit minutes for approval.
• Communicate and handle incoming and outgoing electronic communication on behalf of the ED and other staff
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner
• Arrange travel schedule and reservations for executive management as needed
• Work closely with staff to coordinate and launch fundraising events and email campaigns

Qualifications

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• 5+ years experience supporting at the executive level
• Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex executive meetings
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Stress and time management skills
• Experience assisting management with the creation of PowerPoint presentations
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience scheduling travel arrangements for management
• Support experience in fundraising activities, accounting and public relations environment
• Experience successfully creating and/or modifying processes
• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of the Muslim – American Community and the Muslim World
• Strong verbal, written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills as well as project management, planning and human relations' skills are required
• Outstanding analytical and judgment/decision-making skills
• Ability to set and meet goals and objectives
• Strong commitment to AIC's goals and mission

Contact Details

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Contact:  Matt Ciesielski

Telephone:  2025953160

Email:  employment@aicongress.org

Application Instructions

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Email resume and cover letter to employment@aicongress.org; include “Executive Assistant” in the subject header. AIC is an equal opportunity employer.