Assistant Director, Programs

Emory University

. Assist in directing strategic planning, development, and implementation of programs .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeOxford • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program administration, strategic planning, and financial management, with a strong ability to coordinate events and supervise staff. Proficient in operational and statistical reporting processes to enhance program visibility and collaboration.

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Program AdministrationStrategic PlanningFinancial ManagementEvent CoordinationStaff Supervision

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Hard Skills

Operational ReportingStatistical ReportingBudget ManagementProposal ManagementContract Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsLeadership

Industry Keywords

Arts ProgramsAcademic AffairsEvent LogisticsComplianceProgram Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in directing strategic planning, development, and implementation of programs
Serve as liaison between Arts Program faculty, the Office of Academic Affairs, the Humanities Division, and Oxford College
Provide operational support to Academic Affairs leadership, faculty, and students
Facilitate longer-term planning for integrated arts agendas, events, and programs
Support cross-program initiatives that enhance visibility and collaboration
Develop operational and statistical reports and maintain required records and documentation
Develop and present speeches or presentations to increase program awareness
Coordinate physical spaces, maintenance requests, compliance, and technical support for Arts Programs
Organize and coordinate events, including artwork, promotional materials, venue scheduling, and logistics
Organize and facilitate Lyceum committee meetings
Maintain the proposal portal and participate in proposal review and approval
Manage program budgets, process and track expenses, run monthly budget reports, participate in quarterly budget reviews, and assist with budget requests
Manage purchasing and process speaker and performer contracts
Research suppliers and purchasing efficiencies
Supervise the Program Coordinator for Curricular and Academic Events
Conduct annual and mid-year evaluations
Supervise, recruit, hire, and onboard project staff, student workers, and/or volunteers as assigned
Maintain student worker timesheets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program(s)
Five years of program-related experience
Equivalent combination of experience, education, and training may qualify
Ability to perform position tasks generally in person at an Emory University location
Ability to support strategic planning, program administration, financial management, reporting, events, purchasing, contracts, and supervision
Ability to use operational and statistical reporting processes
Ability to coordinate physical spaces, maintenance requests, and compliance
Ability to manage schedules, venues, proposals, budgets, expenses, and purchasing
Ability to supervise staff, student workers, and/or volunteers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination protections
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Remote work-from-home day options may be granted at department discretion