12/10/2020
Job Title: Program Assistant
Requirements: This position is only open to enrolled TC students. Position begins January 4- April 26.
Primary Responsibilities:
▪ Lead the planning and organizing of online events including logistics, budget management, and publicizing events to the TC, Columbia, and broader NYC community
▪ Manage the CAE email address and listserv
▪ Coordinate and assist in the writing and production of online blogs
▪ Liaise with other African-interest groups at TC (such as the African Studies Working Group) and Columbia University (such as the Institute for African Studies at Columbia University)
▪ Assist with managing and updating the CAE website and social media (such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter)
▪ Assist in grant and budget development as well as with research on potential funders and funding opportunities
▪ Work with the Program Coordinator and one or more potential interns to realize the center’s objectives
▪ Other duties as assigned by the Center Director
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
▪ Direct knowledge and experience of educational issues in African and the African Diaspora
▪ Strong research, writing, and editing skills
▪ Experience with event planning, managing, and coordinating programs, and with budgets
▪ Experience with publicity and/or marketing
▪ Experience managing website and social networking sites
▪ Experience using Microsoft Publisher
▪ Self-directed, problem-solver, interest in proposing new ideas and projects, ability to work independently and in teams
Reports to the Director of the George Clement Bond Center for African Education, Professor S. Garnett Russell
How to Apply:
Under the subject heading: “Graduate Program Assistant Position,” please email resume, cover letter, and contacts for two references by
Friday, December 11 to [email protected]
