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Program Coordinator, Executive Education

Washington, D.C.

JOB SUMMARY

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 275 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

Executive Education at CSIS is responsible for developing substantive training programs for outside organizations, including corporate, government, university, and NGO partners across the globe. It also provides internal leadership and professional development programs to CSIS staff and interns.

The Program Coordinator supports several programs in the Executive Education portfolio by helping execute intensive training programs for external audiences, such as corporate, governmental, and nonprofit organizations. The Program Coordinator will support all project components, including program development, program management and implementation, partnerships, budgets, personnel, and external relations.

The ideal candidate for this role is a problem-solver with superb attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive work ethic. We are looking for someone who is eager to pick up new skills, operate across a variety of program types and functions, and work within a highly collaborative team environment. This role is primarily a programmatic and administrative one; it does not require foreign policy research experience, though an interest in those issues is valuable.

The salary range for this position is $57,000-$60,000, based on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Program Management

  • Ensure smooth coordination of core portfolio events from the planning to closeout stages, including project finances and budgets, program correspondence, participant application tracking, materials creation, and MOUs. 
  • Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of program events, including hybrid conferencing technology and other day-of logistics. 
  • Monitor and evaluate programming impact. 
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of current and new CSIS executive education programs. 
  • Collaborate and communicate with 30+ research and administrative teams across the Center. 
  • Contribute to external and internal outreach for programming by developing promotional materials and designing strategic communication plans. 
  • Research and stay up to date with the fundamentals of  instructional design principles, learning, and development, as well as new technology and trends. 

Administration and Personnel

  • Support senior program staff with project logistics, scheduling, program outreach, and communications. 
  • Contribute to team support practices, ensuring workloads are manageable and administrative duties are shared equitably across portfolios. 

External Partnerships and Strategic Planning

  • As needed and in collaboration with senior leadership, communicate regularly and effectively with external partners, program participants, and funders. 
  • Contribute to the development and management of short- and long-term strategic goals for executive education and learning experiences. 

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field. 
  • 1 year of experience in learning and development, program/project management, event planning, customer service, or other relevant experience. 
  • Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail; ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Superior communication skills and good judgment.
  • Ability to work independently or with a team, and with a range of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. 

Preferred Experience

  • Strong public speaking skills and facilitation presence.
  • Interest in and understanding of U.S. foreign policy and global issues.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and may close at any time once a minimum number of applications have been received. Please be prepared to provide two references upon request.

Salary Range

$57,000 - $60,000 USD

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS


The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 

 

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