Assistant Director, Holocaust & Genocide Center

Position Summary: | The Assistant Director is responsible for implementing the Fish Center Director’s vision. They will play an integral role in the ongoing operations and planning of the Fish Center (both strategic and short-term) including working with students, publicizing the program, and building new events and activities.
Position Responsibilities:  | Operational ManagementDetermine needs and priorities for room requests, space planning, IT services, University access accounts, and other shared operational resourcesAct as the Fish Center's website Content Manager and Social Media ManagerManage and coordinate program publicity, both online and in print, in conjunction with the Office of Communications, including annual brochures, program websites, email communications, and social media accounts. Manage email and other communications with internal and external partiesAssist with all other program activities, including internal and external meetings, and programs for adjunct professors, alumni, and/or international delegationsReview project proposals or plans to determine timeframe, funding limitations, procedures, staffing needs and allotment of available resources to various phases of a projecCoordinate communications and publicity through the Office of Communications and Public AffairsThe position is responsible for managing annual program budgets and making decisions about expenditures within guidelines set by the DirectorManage and coordinate procurementAssist with donor-related materials and development activitiesAssist with special projects/programs and events as necessary

Student EngagementBuild and maintain an active alumni databaseCreate and manage extracurricular initiatives to engage the student body beyond virtual classroomsHR ManagementHire and manage student employeesInternal and external expenses and reimbursementsAcademic ManagementProvide University offices and faculty with pertinent information through reports, written communications, and forms, and facilitate access to necessary documentation and University systemsAct as liaison for the Center to faculty, staff, University departments and vendors.Assist with special projects as assigned by the Director
Experience & Education Background: | BA or higher requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders including students, faculty, and employersStrong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesTechnological fluency, including Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams2+ years of experience in a higher education setting preferred
Skills & Competencies: | Must demonstrate the ability to work as a team member, think creatively, and evaluate and improve existing processes and proceduresMust have strong and polished interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsMust comprehend and follow a diverse set of verbally communicated operational procedures with little guidance or training and be self-manageableAbility to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlinesAble to use data analysis and create actionable insights from dataAble to set priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of activities or job duties and effectively carry out the Center's goals
Salary Range: | $75,000-$80,000
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