Diplomatic Programs Coordinator - Research & Course Design

Kent, Campa and Kate Incorporated (KCK); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent, Campa and Kate Incorporated (KCK) in Arlington, VA seeks a Program Coordinator to support the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC). The role blends administrative duties with substantive content creation, course design, research, and event coordination within the DTET/AS directorate, requiring sound judgment and initiative.

Starting salary is $95,680 annually. Candidates should have graduate education in foreign affairs or related social sciences and proficiency with Excel,

Qualifications

• Education: at least one year of graduate level education in Foreign Affairs; History, International Relations, Anthropology, Sociology, or related social sciences
• Or a BA and at least two years of graduate-equivalent research experience in academic or policy contexts

Responsibilities

• Research and design educational materials (microlearnings, articles, videos)
• Develop case studies for class discussions and projects
• Prepare slides, literature reviews, briefing papers, and analysis reports
• Contribute to course design, development, and evaluation
• Facilitate classroom activities and assist with course sections
• Attend local events to enhance program knowledge
• Manage office duties: scheduling, meetings, correspondence, inventory
• Prepare invitation letters and tracking for guest speakers
• Arrange and document meetings; propose process improvements
• Prepare and manage course materials, room logistics, enrollment reports
• Schedule speakers and provide in-class and Zoom support
• Prepare, disseminate, and collect surveys; maintain program websites
• Collect and analyze program evaluation data and needs assessments
• Notify external offices of policy changes; prepare written guidance and reports
• Mentor and train interns; assist in planning special events
• Conduct annual course reviews and assist catalog reviews
• Draft briefing books, special reports, and official notices
• Support the Area Studies On-Demand program including workshops

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Zoom

Outlook

Research software

Education

Graduate level education in Foreign Affairs/Related disciplines

BA + 2 years graduate-equivalent research experience

Tools

ProQuest

Qualtrics (preferred)

Job description

Kent, Campa and Kate Incorporated (KCK) in Arlington, VA seeks a Program Coordinator to support the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC). The role blends administrative duties with substantive content creation, course design, research, and event coordination within the DTET/AS directorate, requiring sound judgment and initiative.

Starting salary is $95,680 annually. Candidates should have graduate education in foreign affairs or related social sciences and proficiency with Excel,