Program Coordinator Position

Starting date: January 02, 2014

Application deadline: December 09, 2013

Full Or Part Time: Full Time (40 hours/week)

The Department of Political Science at Central European University, Budapest announces a search for Program Coordinator (8 hours/day).

The Program Coordinator is responsible for:

• Coordinating the department's activities;

• Liaison with departmental contacts within and out of the university;

• Administration of the department’s different teaching programs;

• Providing high level administrative support to faculty, students, and departmental guests;

• Answering general enquiries or redirecting them to the responsible officer or faculty member;

• Maintaining and updating databases and various systems;

• Assisting the procurement and financial processes of the department;

• Preparing and organizing departmental events (seminars, colloquia, social events);

• Maintaining the departmental website;

• Handling day-to-day technical problems;

• Compiling reports and evaluations.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Hungarian;

• A strong interest in and ability of working with students in an international environment;

• High level computer literacy and advanced knowledge of the MS Office suite, mastery of databases and web-search platforms;

• Administrative experience within an office;

• Excellent organizational and reporting skills;

• Structured and flexible way of thinking;

• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team;

• A precise, proactive and efficient attitude and work ethic;

• Ability of prioritizing multiple tasks and taking the initiative;

• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines;

• Problem-solving skills;

• Ability to understand and learn new tasks quickly;

• Web design skills (preferable);

• Knowledge of SAP (preferable);

• Multicultural orientation and be open-minded.

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience. However, we offer a competitive salary, as well as a dynamic and international academic environment.

The initial contract is for one year with a possibility of renewal.