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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

Our campus community is highly engaged in the educational and communal work of human-centered and social justice programming as demonstrated in our curriculum, co-curricular experiences, and civic and community partnership with the greater Atlanta community.

The Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Initiative at Emory University will join a national grassroots effort in partnership with the American Association of Colleges and Universities to help communities embrace racial healing and uproot conscious and unconscious beliefs in the hierarchy of human value.

The TRHT effort at Emory will prioritize inclusive, community-based healing activities programming and practices in alignment with the Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Goals and mission from a shared humanity perspective.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Maintain an established work schedule which includes planning and attending events/programs (Atlanta Campus, Oxford Campus, and Metro Atlanta) outside of normal business hours.

+ Maintains and prioritizes scheduling, calendar, and meeting requests for Director of TRHT.

+ The successful candidate will be able to successfully serve as a representative of the Office of Equity and Inclusion at events/programs and on committees, and assist in the planning of events/programs on behalf of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion as needed.

+ This role involves high-level engagement with Emory’s seven communities (Faculty, Staff, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Post Docs, Alumni, and Community Partners).

+ Designs, implements, and coordinates operational facets of a specific program.

+ Develops strategic plans and objectives that ensure the program's continued success, and develops evaluation methods to assess outcomes.

+ Conducts program research and ensures that the preparation of mandatory operational, statistical, and financial reports are accurate and factual, and that all reports comply with federal and state regulations and/or institutional policies.

+ Designs training programs and materials, conducts training sessions, and represents the program at various conferences, meetings, or seminars.

+ Serves as a liaison to and interacts with other groups and organizations participating in the program or seeking knowledge of the program; may write and present speeches.

+ Maintains complete and accurate program records.

+ May serve on or chair various University committees.

+ May supervise program staff, interns, and/or volunteers.

+ Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ A bachelor's degree in a field related to specified program areas and five years related program management experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

+ Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy.

+ Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.

+ Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

+ Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.

+ Problem-solving and decision-making.

+ Planning, analyzing, and coordinating activities and establishing priorities.

+ Collaborating with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.

+ Possess multi-racial, ethnic, general, cultural, and faith awareness.

+ Collaborative and effective team member.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

+ Use a variety of spreadsheets, survey and event planning platforms, database, and presentation software.

+ May also use social media, work with desktop publishing, and update webpages.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. 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).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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**Job Number** _148574_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Division** _EVP Provost Academic Affairs_

**Department** _Diversity and Inclusion_

**Job Category** _Project and Program Management_

**Campus Location (For Posting) : Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_

**_Location : Name_** _Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_

**Remote Work Classification** _Primarily On Campus_

**Health and Safety Information** _Not Applicable_