Communications and Events Coordinator
Job Description
Position Number:
128604Title:
CoordinatorFunctional Title:
Communications and Events CoordinatorCategory Status:
35-Exempt Contingent Category 2Applicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
50Unit:
PLCY-Ctr for Intl Security Studies at MarylandCampus/College Information:
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Over three decades, CISSM has established a strong international and national reputation for innovative policy research on complex global security challenges, broadly defined and a set of signature activities, including the biweekly CISSM forum speaker series and the quarterly CISSM update. Several new faculty and research associates have joined CISSM in recent years, so we are looking for a communications and events coordinator who will take the initiative to refine and implement our strategy for elevating and broadening CISSM’s engagement with audiences from the local to the global.
GoTech is newly established as an independent research and policy engagement center with a close working relationship with CISSM. It is looking for a communications and events coordinator who will help it forge a clear identity, raise awareness of its activities and outputs, and build a reputation for tackling complex technology governance issues creatively, rigorously, and practically. This is initially structured as a half-time position with the potential to grow into full-time.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Contingent II Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public policy, international relations or a related field
Experience:
At least 2 years of relevant professional experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and excellent project management skills to build and manage cohesive and integrative programs and communications
- Superb writing, editing and proofreading skills, as well as strong verbal communication skills (including public speaking and presentation skills)
- Ability to communicate complex and technical research in terms and formats useful to policy practitioners and accessible to general audiences
- Proficient digital media management skills and track record, including website and social media management
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities across multiple assignments, as well as to work cooperatively and strategically in a team environment
- Excellent time management skills and ability to complete assignments on schedule
- Possess sound judgment, tact and diplomacy in working with a variety of personalities and constituencies internally, across SPP and UMD, and externally including international partners
- Commitment to expanding multicultural knowledge, awareness and skills as evidenced through demonstrating self-awareness; understanding and valuing others; showing sensitivity to social inequalities; interacting effectively with a diversity of people; and fostering equity and inclusion
Preferences:
- Interest in international security, foreign policy, and/or technology governance issues
- Familiarity with academic research centers and educational operations
- Experience with project management and digital software and systems (such as Hootsuite or Buffer, Drupal, Google Analytics, Google Workspace)
- Knowledge of and experience with HTML mark-up language
- Experience with email and contact management systems (such Constant Contact and Squarespace)
- Experience in graphic design software and systems (Canva)
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
School of Public Policy: The University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy is a highly ranked program with a faculty of scholars and distinguished practitioners who contribute to research, education, and impact across all public policy disciplines and collaborate with faculty at many other departments and units across campus. The School currently houses research centers covering international security, governance of technology, sustainability, non-profit management, civic engagement, and leadership. It has highly-ranked graduate programs, a relatively new undergraduate major, and multiple undergraduate minor programs, and Executive education offerings. For more information, go to https://spp.umd.edu/.
The Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland (CISSM) conducts research, informs policy debates, and helps current and future leaders find creative solutions to complex global challenges. CISSM includes full-time faculty and staff, research associates, postdoctoral fellows, graduate research assistants, and short-term visitors. Current projects include shaping great power politics; nuclear risk reduction efforts with Russia, China, Iran, and other countries; how advances in cyber, space, and other emerging technologies impact strategic stability; dynamics of civil violence, insurgency, and countering violent extremism; security and governance in the Horn of Africa; forecasting acute malnutrition for humanitarian action, and global health security during covid-19. CISSM researchers publish in academic and policy-oriented outlets, write op-eds, brief policymakers, and participate in conferences and public events. CISSM also publishes in-house research reports, working papers, and policy briefs, organizes workshops, and hosts the CISSM Global Forum, a bi-weekly lunchtime speaker series.
The Center for Governance of Technology and Systems (GoTech) is building an expansive community of educators, researchers, private practitioners, and policy-makers to explore the development, governance, and sustainment of complex critical infrastructure technologies and networks through rigorous interdisciplinary research; help advance a holistic approach to governance through effective engagement between the public and private sector; and develop interdisciplinary educational programs.
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Salary range is $48,083 – $60,104.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Posting Date:
07/26/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
08/16/2023Diversity Statement:
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