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Assistant Program Director for CBCT - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Atlanta, GA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Project Management 🗓️ March 12th, 2026
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Emory University is hiring an Assistant Program Director for CBCT at the Emory College of Arts and Sciences. The role involves directing strategic planning, development, and implementation of the CBCT program, supporting program operations, managing collaborations and communications, tracking project progress, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Highlights
  • Directs strategic planning and program development for the Cognitively Based Compassion Training (CBCT) program.
  • Supports scaling, management, and promotion of the Teacher Certification program and digital learning platform, Compassion U.
  • Coordinates with multiple Emory departments including Finance, Procurement, and Research Administration Services for contract and budget management.
  • Develops tracking tools for projects, manages consultant work, and reviews invoices.
  • Prepares contracts, scopes of work, grant proposals, and letters of intent.
  • Represents the program at meetings, conferences, and events, including presenting speeches.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree related to the program and five years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include 12-20 years of project management or administrative experience and proficiency with CRM systems, especially HubSpot.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across cultures and contexts.
  • This is a two-year term position with possible renewal based on performance and funding.

Assistant Program Director for CBCT - Emory College of Arts and Sciences Full Description

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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. 

Description: 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Assists in directing the strategic planning, development, and implementation of programs. 
  • Represents the organization at meetings, conferences and other events. 
  • May develop and present speeches or presentations to generate or enhance awareness of program(s). 
  • Provides technical support by evaluating established processes, conducting training, attending operational meetings and networking with affiliated groups. 
  • Monitors progress toward achieving established objectives and deadlines. 
  • Participates in planning, administering and monitoring program related budgets. 
  • Conducts research, designs new initiatives, and collaborates with others to ensure program(s) remain viable. 
  • May serve on, hold office in, or chair committees. 
  • May write publishable articles and papers.
  •  May supervise staff.
  •  Oversees or assists in developing operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies. 
  • Ensures required records and documentation are maintained. 
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program(s) and five years of program related experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
  • The Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics at Emory University seeks an experienced, highly organized, collaborative, service-oriented Assistant Director of Programs to support the quality execution and scaling of its CBCT (Cognitively Based Compassion Training) program, which includes the Teacher Certification program, research collaborations, communications and promotional efforts, and the growth and management of a new digital learning platform (Compassion U), to fulfill the mission of the Compassion Center to provide reliable and accessible compassion education to diverse audiences across languages and regions. In addition to the generic job description duties, this role will specifically:
  • Work closely with CBCT Program Director to design, coordinate, and execute operational facets of the CBCT program, including development and execution of CBCT strategic planning, goals, and staffing allocation.
  • Support the CBCT Program Director in cultivating a collaborative and harmonious environment within the CBCT team to collect and track the CBCT team’s goals, progress, and outcomes and to communicate openly and regularly with team members to achieve these aims.
  • Create and implement tracking tools and execute tracking of ongoing, simultaneous, and sequential projects, including the work of consultants on various projects, including contract performance and review of invoices.
  • Support the writing of contracts, scopes of work, requests for proposals, research and other grant proposals, letters of intent, etc.
  • Coordinate with other Emory departments to comply with policies, provide accurate and timely communications, and to reliably track contracts, invoices, and payments. Emory departments include, but are not limited to: Advancement & Alumni Engagement, Research Administration Services, Office of Sponsored Programs, Finance, Procurement, and Office of the General Counsel.
  • Support the CBCT Program Director to interface with other Compassion Center programs and leaders to assure transparent communication, alignment of mutual goals and activities, and alignment of policies and procedures.
  • This is a two-year term position with renewal subject to performance and funding.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Relevant project management or administrative work experience of 12-20 years
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, research policies and procedures within Emory and beyond, and work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate across cultures and contexts.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in CRM in general, and specifically HubSpot, is desirable.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Additional Details: 
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
 
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