About The Position
Candler School of Theology seeks a qualified and mission-aligned part-time Program Coordinator to support the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the Atlanta Rabbinic Leadership Lab, a three-year strategic partnership between the Atlanta Rabbinical Association (ARA) and Candler School of Theology. This initiative is a collaborative effort to strengthen rabbinic leadership in greater Atlanta through professional development, enrollment in Candler’s MARL program, and community engagement. The Program Coordinator will serve as a central liaison between Emory’s academic and operational units, with potential communication with the ARA and external stakeholders, ensuring that all aspects of the initiative are executed efficiently and with strategic alignment. The Program Coordinator for the Atlanta Rabbinic Leadership Lab at Candler is responsible for program coordination of public programs produced by the lab, the Master of Arts in Religion and Leadership fellowship program supported by the lab. and Candler’s strategic partnership with the Atlanta Rabbinical Association. This role is ideal for a professional who brings strong project management experience, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for purpose-driven leadership development. The position reports to the co-directors of the Atlanta Rabbinic Leadership Lab and will work closely with Candler School of Theology faculty and staff, the Emory Center for Ethics, and other community-facing university units.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program.
- Two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent oral, interpersonal skills, and writing/editing skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty at all levels.
- Professional experience with property management and/or student affairs.
- Wide knowledge of educational policies and procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of office productivity and educational technology.
- Familiarity with programs of theological and/or rabbinic education, the mission of Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and The Atlanta Rabbinical Association.
- Ability to initiate projects and creative proposals as a self-starter who values and seeks collaboration.
- Ability to multitask while continuing to meet deadlines.
- Effective and efficient use of Microsoft Office products and file sharing software, such as OneDrive.
Responsibilities
- Develops work plans to accomplish program goals and objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement.
- Conducts research and gathers information to develop various publications.
- Develops promotional materials which may include content for reports, briefings, newsletters, grants or other written information related to the program.
- Assists in developing and coordinating program-related conferences, conventions, or meetings.
- Monitors expenditures and may participate in the budget planning process and prepare financial reports.
- May assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
- Prepares operational and statistical reports.
- Conducts training, represents the program at meetings and conferences, and networks with affiliated groups.
- May supervise assigned project staff, interns and/or volunteers.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
- Project Coordination: Manage day-to-day logistics and scheduling across multiple program streams.
- Coordinate communications and documentation between Emory and ARA.
- Maintain and update a comprehensive program calendar, action tracker, and documentation repository.
- Offering logistical support for public programming.
- Oversee vendor contracts, honoraria, and event logistics in collaboration with Emory administrative offices.
- Liaise with speakers, facilitators, and fellows regarding logistics, materials, and communication.
- Ensure timely processing of reimbursements and payments in compliance with Emory policies.
- Assist in drafting and preparing annual reports for the Marcus Foundation and other internal stakeholders.
- Monitor program expenses and track spending across multiple budget lines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
