Assistant Director, Holocaust & Genocide Center
New Today
Position Responsibilities:
Operational Management
Determine needs and priorities for room requests, space planning, IT services, University access accounts, and other shared operational resources
Act as the Fish Center's website Content Manager and Social Media Manager
Manage 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 parties
Assist with all other program activities, including internal and external meetings, and programs for adjunct professors, alumni, and/or international delegations
Review project proposals or plans to determine timeframe, funding limitations, procedures, staffing needs and allotment of available resources to various phases of a projec
Coordinate communications and publicity through the Office of Communications and Public Affairs
The position is responsible for managing annual program budgets and making decisions about expenditures within guidelines set by the Director
Manage and coordinate procurement
Assist with donor-related materials and development activities
Assist with special projects/programs and events as necessary
Student Engagement
Build and maintain an active alumni database
Create and manage extracurricular initiatives to engage the student body beyond virtual classrooms
HR Management
Hire and manage student employees
Internal and external expenses and reimbursements
Academic Management
Provide University offices and faculty with pertinent information through reports, written communications, and forms, and facilitate access to necessary documentation and University systems
Act 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 required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders including students, faculty, and employers
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Technological fluency, including Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
2+ 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 procedures
Must have strong and polished interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Must comprehend and follow a diverse set of verbally communicated operational procedures with little guidance or training and be self-manageable
Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines
Able to use data analysis and create actionable insights from data
Able 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
- Location:
- Ithaca