Asia Research Institute: Programs & Outreach Director

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of International Education at the University at Buffalo invites applications for the position of Assistant Director, Asia Research Institute (ARI). Reporting to the Institute Director, the Assistant Director plays a key leadership role in managing the Institute's academic, administrative and outreach activities.

The successful candidate will plan and coordinate academic and cultural programs, manage budgets and communications, supervise staff, and liaise with external partners to

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate Institute academic and cultural programs, in collaboration with the Institute Director, affiliated faculty and Institute staff.
• Manage program logistics and activities, coordinate administrative approvals; oversee / provide direct support for conferences, lectures, and other Institute initiatives.
• Develop proposals for Institute initiatives and projects in cooperation with Institute leadership; liaise with external funding agencies and representatives, and prepare project reports.
• Prepare budget requests and budget reports, provide fiscal oversight for institute accounts. Support the Institute Director in cultivating potential donors.
• Manage the Institute's website, calendar, and listservs; oversee communications, marketing, and publicity efforts.
• Supervise Institute personnel, including professional staff, student assistants, and short-term program assistants.

Job description

The Office of International Education at the University at Buffalo invites applications for the position of Assistant Director, Asia Research Institute (ARI). Reporting to the Institute Director, the Assistant Director plays a key leadership role in managing the Institute's academic, administrative and outreach activities.

The successful candidate will plan and coordinate academic and cultural programs, manage budgets and communications, supervise staff, and liaise with external partners to