Program Officer
University of San Diego
University of San Diego
Department: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice
Admin/Full-Time
Job IRC#3589
Admin/Full-Time
Job IRC#3589
Job Description:
The Program Officer (PO) for the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice (IPJ) is a professional member of the IPJ programs team and contributes to the long and short-term planning of IPJ programs. The PO for WorldLink will focus on maintaining and advancing this special program for high school age youth from the United States and Mexico as well as connecting these youth to those beyond North America. The PO may work in one or more Institute areas to assist and implement ongoing programs as well. The PO will be knowledgeable in the fields of conflict resolution, human rights, peacebuilding or international affairs and will be able to help design and manage programs, draft and edit publications and grants for the IPJ. The PO supports the educational, research, and outreach activities of the IPJ.The PO works under the supervision of the Deputy Director or in the DD’s absence under the Executive Director. The PO is expected to be able to work with minimal supervision and possess excellent judgment and trouble-shooting skills.The PO for WorldLink may supervise graduate, undergraduate and high school student interns, federal work-study students, and volunteers.
The Program Officer (PO) for the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice (IPJ) is a professional member of the IPJ programs team and contributes to the long and short-term planning of IPJ programs. The PO for WorldLink will focus on maintaining and advancing this special program for high school age youth from the United States and Mexico as well as connecting these youth to those beyond North America. The PO may work in one or more Institute areas to assist and implement ongoing programs as well. The PO will be knowledgeable in the fields of conflict resolution, human rights, peacebuilding or international affairs and will be able to help design and manage programs, draft and edit publications and grants for the IPJ. The PO supports the educational, research, and outreach activities of the IPJ.The PO works under the supervision of the Deputy Director or in the DD’s absence under the Executive Director. The PO is expected to be able to work with minimal supervision and possess excellent judgment and trouble-shooting skills.The PO for WorldLink may supervise graduate, undergraduate and high school student interns, federal work-study students, and volunteers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
An integral member of the staff, the PO is involved in decision-making regarding the programs and projects of the IPJ and implements IPJ activities. The PO creates, develops, and implements programs in conjunction with his/her supervisor. S/he serves as liaison to external and internal constituencies, preparing papers and talks on behalf of the Institute. The PO may write grant proposals, conference reports, and other documents on behalf of the IPJ. The program officer will represent the Institute at local, national, and international conferences and meetings and will participate in international conflict resolution, human rights and peacebuilding activities.
An integral member of the staff, the PO is involved in decision-making regarding the programs and projects of the IPJ and implements IPJ activities. The PO creates, develops, and implements programs in conjunction with his/her supervisor. S/he serves as liaison to external and internal constituencies, preparing papers and talks on behalf of the Institute. The PO may write grant proposals, conference reports, and other documents on behalf of the IPJ. The program officer will represent the Institute at local, national, and international conferences and meetings and will participate in international conflict resolution, human rights and peacebuilding activities.
1. Administration
The PO will manage specified programs that may include keeping track of expenditures and revenue, creating budgets for proposals, implementing training programs for interns and/or volunteers, organizing events, organizing and maintaining files. The PO is responsible for implementing projects and ensuring timely and clear communication among the staff, USD and external constituents.
The PO will manage specified programs that may include keeping track of expenditures and revenue, creating budgets for proposals, implementing training programs for interns and/or volunteers, organizing events, organizing and maintaining files. The PO is responsible for implementing projects and ensuring timely and clear communication among the staff, USD and external constituents.
2. Education Outreach & Program Coordination
The PO will participate in the decision-making at the Institute with respect to the WorldLink Program. The PO for the WorldLink Program will be expected to advance knowledge of international issues surrounding human rights, conflict resolution, peacebuilding and other related global issues among its constituents. S/he will contribute substantively to the design of WorldLink projects and to their implementation. S/he will prepare and train participating teachers, students and volunteers. The PO takes custody of the creative development and success of all WorldLink projects including production of materials and events such as the annual Youth Town Meetings, which includes the marketing, advertising, coordination and facilitation of such events. S/he will further connect the WorldLink Program with local and international programs to expand USD/IPJ outreach and maintaining records for all such contacts.
The PO will participate in the decision-making at the Institute with respect to the WorldLink Program. The PO for the WorldLink Program will be expected to advance knowledge of international issues surrounding human rights, conflict resolution, peacebuilding and other related global issues among its constituents. S/he will contribute substantively to the design of WorldLink projects and to their implementation. S/he will prepare and train participating teachers, students and volunteers. The PO takes custody of the creative development and success of all WorldLink projects including production of materials and events such as the annual Youth Town Meetings, which includes the marketing, advertising, coordination and facilitation of such events. S/he will further connect the WorldLink Program with local and international programs to expand USD/IPJ outreach and maintaining records for all such contacts.
3. Fundraising and Budgetary Monitoring
The PO will monitor grant opportunities and engage in the writing of appropriate grants for the funding of WorldLink and related programs. The PO will also cultivate past, present and potential donors. S/he will maintain an accurate record of all donations and expenses related to the program.
The PO will monitor grant opportunities and engage in the writing of appropriate grants for the funding of WorldLink and related programs. The PO will also cultivate past, present and potential donors. S/he will maintain an accurate record of all donations and expenses related to the program.
4. Writing and Public Speaking
The PO will write reports and other documents on WL as determined by the Executive Director or his/her designee. The PO is expected to be able to conduct the necessary research to complete these documents. The PO is expected to write talks and give presentations appropriate to the audience s/he is addressing that reflect accurately and positively the mission of the IPJ and the University of San Diego and WorldLink.
The PO will write reports and other documents on WL as determined by the Executive Director or his/her designee. The PO is expected to be able to conduct the necessary research to complete these documents. The PO is expected to write talks and give presentations appropriate to the audience s/he is addressing that reflect accurately and positively the mission of the IPJ and the University of San Diego and WorldLink.
5. Liaison with USD and external organizations
The PO will work with USD offices and departments to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of IPJ programs. The PO will cultivate relationships on campus to increase the IPJ’s outreach to the USD community and may present talks in classes, meet with faculty, staff, middle/high school teachers and students to promote awareness of and participation in IPJ programs. This representation may include attending meetings at the UN, at the State Department, at meetings at other universities, high schools, NGOs, and research institutes.
The PO will work with USD offices and departments to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of IPJ programs. The PO will cultivate relationships on campus to increase the IPJ’s outreach to the USD community and may present talks in classes, meet with faculty, staff, middle/high school teachers and students to promote awareness of and participation in IPJ programs. This representation may include attending meetings at the UN, at the State Department, at meetings at other universities, high schools, NGOs, and research institutes.
6. Oversight of Web Development and Social Media Communications for WorldLink
The PO will work with the KSPS Web Developer for maintenance of the IPJ website as related to WorldLink. S/he will represent the needs of the IPJ staff and implement appropriate changes in a timely manner. The PO will also utilize social media communications tools to expand WL contact with other youth initiatives internationally.
The PO will work with the KSPS Web Developer for maintenance of the IPJ website as related to WorldLink. S/he will represent the needs of the IPJ staff and implement appropriate changes in a timely manner. The PO will also utilize social media communications tools to expand WL contact with other youth initiatives internationally.
7. Oversight of Conferences and related WL events
The PO will provide key oversight for the IPJ Conference Coordinator and Events Assistant in the coordination and implementation of special conferences, most notably the annual Youth Town Meeting in January on the USD campus involving 30 area schools and more than 700 students, but also including various WL fora as determined necessary during the course of the year. Responsibilities include the some logistical support, supervision of student worker projects and serving as a point of contact for the international NGOs, INGOs, and the U.S. State Department regarding the conferences.
The PO will provide key oversight for the IPJ Conference Coordinator and Events Assistant in the coordination and implementation of special conferences, most notably the annual Youth Town Meeting in January on the USD campus involving 30 area schools and more than 700 students, but also including various WL fora as determined necessary during the course of the year. Responsibilities include the some logistical support, supervision of student worker projects and serving as a point of contact for the international NGOs, INGOs, and the U.S. State Department regarding the conferences.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Masters degree or equivalent
• 3 years or more full-time work experience in conflict resolution, human rights, international relations, youth leadership or related area
• Excellent writing skills
• Good problem-solving skills and need to possess excellent judgment
• Ability to resolve issues independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to relate well to the public, high level diplomats, community leaders, and people whose first language is not English
• Excellent computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office software (word processing, spreadsheets, database) and the internet
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Masters degree or equivalent
• 3 years or more full-time work experience in conflict resolution, human rights, international relations, youth leadership or related area
• Excellent writing skills
• Good problem-solving skills and need to possess excellent judgment
• Ability to resolve issues independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to relate well to the public, high level diplomats, community leaders, and people whose first language is not English
• Excellent computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office software (word processing, spreadsheets, database) and the internet
• Ability to work as part of a team
Recommended:
• Conflict resolution and/or human rights methodology and processes
• Work experiences in the developing world
• Fluency in Spanish
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good sense of humor
• Conflict resolution and/or human rights methodology and processes
• Work experiences in the developing world
• Fluency in Spanish
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good sense of humor
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. Serious candidates are encouraged to request official transcripts to help expedite the hiring process.
Salary: Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits.
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, vision, a 12% retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. http://www.sandiego.edu/administration/businessadmin/humanresources/benefits/
Hours per week: 37.5
Closing date: July 7, 2011.
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