Job Posting: Project Coordinator, Center for Global Communications (Philadelphia, PA)

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Project Coordinator

Organization:

Annenberg School for Communication

Location:

United States (Philadelphia, PA)

Email:

cgcs@asc.upenn.edu

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Description:

The Center for Global Communication Studies at the Annenberg School for Communication is seeking a research project coordinator to manage day-to-day administrative details of international media research project on Iran. Working closely with the program's Director and Financial Officer, as well as other members of the staff at the Center for Global Communication Studies, the project coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of program administration, including international event planning; travel arrangements; reimbursements and payments; research and contact with vendors; coordination with consultants and researchers regarding contracts and scope of work; providing support, as needed, to online research platforms; assisting in preparation of research findings for dissemination; communication with network of scholars and researchers. Assist Program Director as required.

Qualification:

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in an office setting. Excellent oral and written skills. English fluency required; Farsi fluency highly preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with people from diverse cultures. Able to take direction and work with a team and independently. Ability to plan, organize & monitor multiple projects simultaneously. Intermediate skills in MS Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web design and maintenance required.