Job Description:

In collaboration with the Associate Director and Manager of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, this position will serve as liaison for coordinating Leadership Alliance undergraduate programs administered nationally  across 40+ academic institutions and industry partners. The Coordinator of Undergraduate Program position leads efforts to coordinate the recruitment, application, and selection processes for the national consortium's Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP). In addition, the position supports Executive Office staff and Alliance coordinators on the implementation of specially funded programs for undergraduate and post baccalaureate students. This coordinator’s involvement in program development and implementation contributes to the assessment of undergraduate activities along with the external evaluator and the Manager of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs. Collaboration with Alliance coordinators is further demonstrated through committee work, business meetings, and ongoing review and support of best practices across the consortium. The Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs is also responsible for the coordination of the summer undergraduate research program at Brown University, including recruitment of students and mentors, application review and oversight, orientation and communication of summer program activities, and cross collaboration with Brown University operational departments.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and two to four years of program coordination experience, preferably in a university setting, or the equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Job Competencies

• Effective written and verbal communication skills; skills in budget tracking and financial coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, ability to multitask. 

• Technical proficiency/expertise with word processing and spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.    
• Technical proficiency/expertise with online platforms and applications including Google, Social Media, Constant Contact, Internet, Gmail. 

• Ability to prioritize, important projects when new hard deadlines change; work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Interpersonal skills essential to communicate with administrators, faculty, and undergraduates, from member institutions of diverse populations.
• Strong project management skills.
• Willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
• Strong understanding of a research career trajectory and the critical transitions therein.
• Experience with software including Tableau, Qualtrics, Canva, and Adobe Suite would also be a plus.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-10-08

Job Posting Title:

Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs

Department:

Leadership Alliance

Grade:

Grade 9

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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