{"id":33430,"date":"2014-01-14T01:54:07","date_gmt":"2014-01-14T05:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=33430"},"modified":"2014-01-14T01:54:07","modified_gmt":"2014-01-14T05:54:07","slug":"job-program-coordinator-humphrey-fellowship-program-vanderbilt-university-nashville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2014\/01\/14\/job-program-coordinator-humphrey-fellowship-program-vanderbilt-university-nashville\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Program Coordinator – Humphrey Fellowship Program, Vanderbilt University (Nashville)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Position<\/i><\/strong>: Program Coordinator<\/em>
\nPosted by<\/b>: Humphrey Fellowship Program, Vanderbilt University<\/em>
\nLocatio<\/i>n<\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0Nashville, TN<\/em>
\nType<\/em><\/strong>: full-time<\/em><\/p>\n

Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program<\/span><\/a>\u00a0was initiated in 1978 to honor the late senator and vice president and his life-long commitment to international cooperation and public service. The Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished mid-career educators from developing nations to Vanderbilt\u2019s\u00a0Peabody College of Education and Human Development<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for an academic year to study, gain professional experience and foster cultural exchange. The program provides a basis for lasting ties between local residents and the fellows and strengthens the global exchange of knowledge and experience. This Program Coordinator will plan, coordinate and execute weekly events, programs\/services for international group.\u00a0 This is a key role in a small department, supporting mid-career leaders from developing countries.<\/div>\n
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Key Functions and Expected Performances:<\/b><\/div>\n
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Plans and develops the event or program\/service in order to meet established goals, objectives and timeliness.<\/b><\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Provides input into the establishment of goals and objectives for the event or program\/service.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Determines the content and details of the event or program\/service.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Continuously compiles, reviews and analyzes event or program\/service outcomes against the established goals, objectives, and timeliness.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Recommends improvements to the event or program\/service.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Identifies, researches, and selects the facilities necessary for the event or program\/service. Schedules facilities as appropriate.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Solicits volunteers, students and \/or other staff members to help in the execution of the event or service.<\/div>\n
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Develops marketing proposals for the event or program\/service.<\/b><\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Determines what marketing efforts are needed and creates budgetary proposals to carry out those marketing efforts.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Designs promotional materials for the event or program\/service or contracts with internal or external partners to develop such communications.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Ensures quality, consistency, and effectiveness of all marketing communications.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Acts as a liaison for the event or program\/service by answering inquiries, providing information, and addressing concerns.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 May act as spokesperson for the event or program\/service in local media.<\/div>\n
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Plans and leads the execution of the event or program\/service.<\/b><\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Develops the overall logistical plan necessary to successfully carry out the event or program\/service.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Plans the timeline for the set and breakdown of the facilities.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Writes specifications, negotiates and monitors agreements for the procurement of services, supplies and equipment, according to University Purchasing policies and guidelines.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Maintains appropriate documentation of the event or program\/service to ensure compliance with Vanderbilt policies and procedures, as well as those of the funding source, if external.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 May be empowered to make on-site decisions to resolves problems brought forth by participants, suppliers and vendors.<\/div>\n
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Provides budgetary management to the event or program\/service.<\/b><\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Creates the budgetary proposal for the event or program\/service and secures necessary approvals.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Has responsibility to ensure that the event or program\/service is executed on or under budget.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Monitors expenditures and makes decisions on allocation of funds throughout the event or program\/service.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Makes purchases and requisitions items needed. May have signature authority for such purchases and requisitions.<\/div>\n
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May manage staff, students and volunteers supporting the event or program\/service.<\/b><\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Determines appropriate staffing levels for the event or program\/service.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Hires, trains and supervises volunteers, student workers, or staff for the event or program\/service.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Coordinates or provides for the training of staff as needed.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Makes salary determinations for students and staff in accordance with University policies & practices.<\/div>\n
o\u00a0\u00a0 Conducts or contributes to the annual performance evaluations for all staff and student workers.<\/div>\n
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Preferred Education, Skills, and Experiences:<\/b><\/div>\n