Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the development and implementation of program initiatives which may include the preparation of briefing materials, reports, correspondence and other documents, performing research, developing and maintaining databases, and developing promotional materials.
• Communicates with national and possibly international program contacts.
• Tracks program expenditures, and may participate in the budget preparation process.
• May draft, edit and process grant proposals.
• Prepares and distributes reports.
• Coordinates logistical arrangements for meetings, conferences and travel.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: 

This position is with the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative (ETSI), one of the flagship programs of the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion Based-Ethics.

• This international program is primarily based within Tibetan monastic educational institutions in India.
• Responsibilities include communicating with volunteer science faculty at Emory and other universities, as well as program collaborators in India, requiring the ability to work cross-culturally.
• The ideal candidate will be sensitive to cross-cultural differences, able to learn and track foreign names of people and places, comfortable working in all aspects of Microsoft Office including Excel, and have an interest in the intersection between science and spirituality.
• The person in this position will work closely with the Associate Director for ETSI but should be capable of taking initiative on projects and working independently.
• Attention to detail and working to deadlines are extremely important. This is a two-year term position with possibility of extension based on performance and funding. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work experience working in a cross-cultural or educational program.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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