caps-news: new CAPS position opening: UO-KIU Program Coordinator

[Lori O'Hollaren]

UO-KIU Program Coordinator
Center for Asian and Pacific Studies

Posting: 13371
Location: Eugene
Closes: Open Until Filled


Annual Salary Base: $48,000 at .50 FTE

The Center for Asian and Pacific Studies is recruiting for the position of UO-Karakoram International University Program Coordinator.  This is a newly created part-time (.50 FTE), Officer of Administration fixed-term position, beginning approximately October 15, 2013 and ending September 30, 2016.  Annual contract renewal is contingent upon renewed grant funds.

The UO-KIU Program Coordinator will report to the Director of the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies.  

Responsibilities:

The UO-KIU Program Coordinator is responsible for the administration of the academic partnership program between the UO and Karakoram International University in Pakistan.  This will involve facilitating faculty and student exchanges for curriculum and program development related to teaching and research in International Studies, Environmental Studies and Business Management.  

Specific responsibilities include:

Manage a specialized exchange program between the UO and KIU faculty and students, including collaborating with the co-directors on the planning of curricular and professional development activities with KIU and UO faculty and students
Manage exchange logistics, including facilitating pre-departure orientation sessions, arranging travel and housing, assisting with visas, etc.  It will also involve hosting the KIU visitors by providing orientation sessions, introducing them to UO faculty, staff, and students, and arranging special lectures and receptions on campus
Manage the program evaluation process by collaborating with the co-directors on developing evaluation instruments, collecting data, and creating reports
Oversee the program budget, provide monthly reports on expenditures, and work with the funding agency on grant reporting, policies, and procedures
Supervise student assistants, including managing the hiring and scheduling of student workers
Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
International degree and/or overseas experience
Minimum three years' administrative experience, preferably within a higher education environment
Demonstrated program development, management, budget-tracking, and reporting experience
Substantial event planning experience (some travel and weekend/evening work required)
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Familiarity with curriculum and/or program development
Demonstrated experience working with faculty, staff, and/or students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.  Must be flexible and able to work well on a team as well as individually
Organizational, time-management, and intercultural skills
Attention to detail
Flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm
Preferred qualifications

Master’s degree
Prior experience working with grants
Proficiency in Urdu
Salary base: $48,000 at .50 FTE, based on qualifications and experience; The University provides excellent benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage, retirement plans, and sick and vacation policies.  The FTE may increase in the future depending on need, funding and performance.

To ensure consideration, please submit the following documents by Friday, September 27, 2013.  Finalist for this position must complete a criminal background check.  The position will remain open until filled.

1)      A cover letter which addresses the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position.

2)      A current resume.

3)      The names, addresses and phone numbers of at least three professional references.

PDF versions of the applications can be sent to Lori O’Hollaren at loholl at uoregon.edu

Hard copy applications should be sent to:

Center for Asian and Pacific Studies
Attn:  UO-KIU Program Coordinator Search
110 Gerlinger Hall
Eugene, OR  97403

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Candidates with a demonstrated  commitment to promoting a diverse learning and working environment are encouraged to apply.

Located 110 miles south of Portland, the University of Oregon has an enrollment of 20,000.  The Eugene metro area (pop. 215,000) is in a region noted for its dynamic quality of life and progressive cultural environment.  We are about an hour's drive from the Pacific coast and the Cascade Mountains.  The University is an AAU research institution and a member of the Pac-12 athletic conference.


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