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Salary: Commensurate with experience
Education: Master (MA, MSW, etc.)
Location: New York, New York, 10019, United States
Posted by: Social Science Research Council
Job Category: Administration
Language(s): English
Job posted on: April 17, 2008
Area of Focus: Education and Academia, Research and Science
Type: Full time
Last day to apply: June 16, 2008
Last updated: April 18, 2008
Description:
Founded in 1923, the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an international nonprofit organization devoted to bringing necessary knowledge to practical action on key social issues. It does this through a wide variety of partnerships and research programs,
workshops and conferences, fellowships and grants, summer training institutes, scholarly xchanges and publications.
In seeking to advance the quality, value, and effectiveness of social science research,
the SSRC encourages scholars in separate disciplines - anthropologists, economists,
historians, political scientists, psychologists, sociologists, statisticians, and others
- to work together on important topical, conceptual, and methodological issues that can
benefit from interdisciplinary collaboration. Natural scientists, geographers, linguists,
and scholars in the humanities also participate in many of the Council's activities.
The SSRC seeks a Program Coordinator to work in the President.s office, on the
development of new projects. This position will report directly to the President and will
have the opportunity to work closely with other senior members of the Administrative
staff.
GENERAL DUTIES
. Administer projects run directly from the President.s Office including conceptualizing
and coordinating meetings.
. Work with Communications to maintain and develop the profile of the Office of the
President, including coordination of pod casts and other web media forms.
. Partner across program areas as directed by the Office of the President to engage in
collaborative special initiatives.
. Operational management, including in support of teams of outside researchers.
. Aid in the preparation of new proposals and the identifying of opportunities with
funders.
. Liaison with funders and various research and academic institutions
. Central responsibility for effective organization (including logistics, communication,
and reporting) of some existing projects especially in the public sphere area.
. Research, writing and editing as needed.
. Other duties as directed by the President
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Annual salary will be commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include
health, dental, vision, disability, life, and gym reimbursement; professional development
funds; outstanding pension plan and tax savings programs; generous vacation and sick
leave; and more.
Additional Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS:
. Masters Degree in the social sciences or a related field preferred.
. Relevant experience in a non-profit environment and/or academic setting a plus.
. Ability to manage diverse tasks simultaneously with attention to detail.
. Self motivated with the ability to follow through on projects.
. Excellent interpersonal skills, and experience working for executives and with
academics.
. Strong analytical skills and a proactive work style.
. Exemplary written and oral communication skills.
. Excellent organizational skills and event planning skills, with the ability to manage
competing deadlines.
. Ability to work well independently, as well as cooperatively with others.
. Knowledge of MS Office applications, including Access, plus Internet research skills.
How to Apply:
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to:
PC . President.s Office Search
Social Science Research Council
810 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor
New York, NY 10019
Or email:
Applications@ssrc.org (Please indicate PC-President.s Office as the subject)
The SSRC is an equal opportunity employer.