Academic Program Coordinator

Overview

The Academic Program Coordinator (APC) handles the day-to-day operations that support research, teaching, and learning at the Cogut Institute for the Humanities. Each year, the institute hosts a broad range of events and courses that bring together scholars from across the University.

• Reporting to the Director of Academic Programs, serves as a first point of contact for prospective applicants, prepares review materials for the institute’s governing board and selection committees, and administers research expense reimbursements for the institute’s faculty and students.
• Works with a changing roster of faculty members to prepare course proposals, ensures classrooms and offices are ready for use, responds to A/V queries, facilitates travel arrangements for guest speakers and instructors, and supports course-related events and weekly research seminars.
• Participates in outreach efforts for these programs and contributes to the design and distribution of communications materials.
• Collaborates with institute staff including the Director, Institute Manager, and the Communications Manager; maintains knowledge of University policies, technical systems, and institute guidelines; and acts as a financial coordinator.

• Associate’s degree and 3 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience in higher education, preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent computer proficiency, including Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Workday, Banner, GSIM, scheduling software and Zoom, with the ability to learn new software tools as necessary.
• Strong financial skills.
• Experience with use and troubleshooting of A/V systems and office equipment, preferred.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with all levels within the University and external communities.
• Initiative and ability to think, act, and solve problems independently and as part of a highly collaborative team.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload and goals in a fast-paced environment.

• May be expected to work some evenings and weekends (days).
• Applicants must submit a cover letter and CV/resume.
• Brown University is an E-Verify Employer;
  All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.
• Recruiting
  
  Start Date:
• Job Posting
  
  Title:
  
  Academic Program Coordinator
• Department: COGUT Institute for the Humanities
• Grade:
  Grade 8
• Worker Type:
  Employee
• Worker Sub-Type:
  Regular
• Time Type:
  Full time
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  37.5
• Position
  
  Work Location:
  
  Hybrid
• Submission Guidelines:
  To be considered, submit an application form for each position and include a cover letter and resume. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Brown University is a registered employer in the states listed and remote work must be performed in a state where Brown is registered to do business.
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