Assistant Director-Center for Asia Pacific Studies

University of San Francisco

Job Summary:

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Assistant Director provides key operational and administrative support for the Center for Asia Pacific Studies. The Assistant Director’s main responsibilities include: running the Center’s public program series, social media and marketing, conference organization, and assistance with the administration of the Center.

Job Responsibilities:

● Assist the Executive Director with strategic planning for public programs and academic

workshops and conferences (especially identifying and researching potential speakers)

● Communications regarding public programs, visiting scholars, fellowship programs, and conferences and/or events

● Writing articles for publication on the Center’s website

● Coordinating the publication of the Center’s e-newsletter (writing articles and soliciting and editing articles from Center staff and affiliated faculty)

● Marketing for the Center (creation and dissemination of marketing materials, media

releases, and social media posts, analytics after mailings and marketing campaigns to

determine open and click rates)

● Researching and identifying grant opportunities. Assist Executive Director in drafting of grant applications.

● Desktop publishing and website administration. Work with the university’s web services department to keep the Center’s website up to date and to ensure compliance with university’s web policies and guidelines.

● Helping market the visiting scholars program and coordinating the residencies of those selected.

● Supervising student intern, especially in the area of event poster design.

● Working with program assistant to post event listings on University’s website and

disseminate program information through email blasts.

● Editing and posting videos after events.

● Daily administrative work of the Center

● Responsible for additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

●Bachelor’s Degree in field relevant to Asia Pacific Studies; Master’s Degree preferred.

● At least four years of experience working in higher education, with preference for areas

related to international programs

● Excellent communication skills

● Fluency in written and spoken English

● Demonstrated academic knowledge of East Asia and/or the Asia Pacific

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•Ability to build strong relationships and effective partnerships/collaboration

● The ability to research speakers, identify resources, solve problems, handle multiple

projects simultaneously, and take initiative

● Passion and enthusiasm for bridging the Pacific with programs desired to promote cross-cultural understanding of the peoples, cultures, and economics of the Asia Pacific

● Experience working with people of diverse/multicultural backgrounds, or in student services with a diverse graduate population

● Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computer programs to manage data and information is required. Proficiency with graphic design software such as InDesign is preferred.

● Candidates must have excellent attention to detail and creativity.

● Ability to work well independently or on a team.

● Comfortable with occasional public speaking duties.

● Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends.

For information on how to apply, please visit the following link: http://apptrkr.com/1137529

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