Job Posting: Program Associate, Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs; College Park, Maryland

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Program Assistant

Organization:

APSIA

Location:

United States (College Park, MD)

Website:

www.apsia.org

Contact Information:

Leigh Morris Sloane

Phone:

301-405-5238

Email:

apsia@apsia.org

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Description:

The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) is recruiting for a Program Assistant. Housed at the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy (College Park, MD), APSIA is a membership organization comprised of 33 member schools and over 30 affiliated programs around the world dedicated to the improvement of professional education in international affairs and the advancement thereby of international understanding, prosperity, peace, and security. The program assistant will report to APSIA's Executive Director and work on all aspects of APSIA's activities and programs. Major responsibilities of the position include (but are not limited to) the following: program and event planning; data management; communications; research; and general office tasks/management.

Qualification:

BA in international affairs, political science or other relevant field plus 2 years administrative experience; Excellent written and verbal communications skills; Experience living or traveling abroad and working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds; Ability to work independently and at times with minimal supervision; Foreign language proficiency preferred; Proficiency with a variety of basic office computer programs as well as survey and e-newsletter programs and social media sites. To be considered for this position, applicants must apply through the University of Maryland jobs website at the link above. For best consideration, apply by May 26, 2011.