Center Coordinator - American University of Kuwait

Description:
This is a part-time, mid-level administrative position within AUK Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences and Engineering (RISE). The Center Coordinator will work closely with the Director cross-functionally on most of the Center's activities.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
This is a part-time, mid-level administrative position within AUK Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences and Engineering (RISE). The Center Coordinator will work closely with the Director cross-functionally on most of the Center's activities. He/she will be primarily responsible for organizing regular events like lectures, seminars, and conferences; and handling administrative issues related to visiting scholars and researchers. The Program Coordinator will focus on identifying potential grants and industry tenders and work closely with the Center's Faculty Associates and Research Affiliates in various research-related tasks, and will supervise the Center's student workers and interns. He/she will also be expected to maintain regular contact with the center's local, regional, and international affiliate institutions and centers in the interest of promoting collaborative research and projects.
Event Organization
•Suggest and maintain contact with speakers and conference participants.
•Coordinate the Center's schedule of events.
•Work with the AUK PR and Marketing Department regarding press releases, photographs, etc.
•Reserve rooms or venues for the event and make catering arrangements.
•Handle travel arrangements for any scholars coming from abroad for lectures or conferences.
•Coordinate with IT and Campus Services to ensure proper set-up of equipment for events
Industry Outreach and Public Relations
•Establish relations with potential funding bodies.
•Assist in identifying and following up on funding for Center activities.
•Draft content for and oversee printing of brochures, flyers, website (on the AUK website), and other promotional materials.
•Maintain communication with local and international scholars with whom the center will permanently be in close contact.
•Maintain communication with local and international institutions and centers with whom the center will be permanently affiliated.
•Publicize the events through the Center's local networks (i.e. mailing lists of contacts, other institutions with mailing lists, etc.)
Administrative Duties
•Help prepare budget.
•Supervise student workers and interns.
•Collect and compile data, prepare reports, maintain records and documents.
•Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.
 
Qualification: Candidates should have a solid understanding of research and development. He/She should have a university degree (preferably with business/marketing or science background).
Candidates must have previous work experience in a related environment and have some experience in project management and working as part of a team. They must also be fluently bilingual in spoken and written English and Arabic and should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.  They must also be willing and able to work flexible hours (including evenings on event days).
How to apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their curriculum vitae, along with a letter of interest and the names and contact details of three referees.  This position will remain open until filled.
Information should be sent to: careers@auk.edu.kw.  Only qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.