Assistant Director, CDE
- Employer
- Williams College
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 6, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration, International Programs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Opening Details
The Williams College Center for Development Economics is seeking an
experienced administrative professional to serve in the role of
Assistant Director. This opportunity will allow you to draw upon
your experience in educational or non-profit administration while
building new skills within a globally diverse master’s program in
economics for future policy-makers from developing nations around
the world https://cde.williams.edu/
Since opening in 1960, the CDE program has trained 1300+ graduates
from more than 110 nations. Alumni have gone on to rise to
positions in their countries including minister, central bank
governor, ambassador, and even prime minister.
Just as CDE fellows contribute to the Williams community with their
diversity, so too is Williams College committed to enriching its
educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its
faculty and staff. The CDE program and staff are located in a
restored, historic building on campus and convene frequently there,
often during weekday lunch for the CDE community.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Director’s responsibilities will span four main
areas: student services, office services, faculty and academic
support, and alumni outreach. Colleagues will have their own focal
areas but will collaborate with you frequently. Your
responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Overseeing international and domestic student travel arrangements for up to 30 CDE fellows each year
- Organizing ongoing cultural and recreational activities
- Collaborating with other entities/offices on campus and locally
- Program administration including expense control and monitoring
- Trouble-shooting facilities issues for both the academic and dormitory buildings
- Organizing tutors and collaborating with the writing center
- Planning speakers and conferences
- Leading our alumni outreach efforts
- Managing alumni requests for academic records
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and relevant fields of study preferred
- A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience including exposure to the functional areas you will manage
- Cross-cultural competency is essential; experience with international education, economics, foreign languages, or working abroad would be beneficial
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, a highly collaborative approach to day-to-day work and open communication style
- Must be a US citizen or LPR in order to secure Alternate Responsible Officer status with the US Department of State for the purpose of managing student visas
Application review will begin on July 21, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay starts in the mid-to-high $50,000’s, commensurate with experience. Job band 2-E.
Conditions of Employment
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of
background information submitted by the applicant, including the
completion of a criminal record check, and education when
applicable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination,
Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive
community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and
thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons
with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If
reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job
application or interview process please feel free to contact us via
phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.
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