This is a Program Manager position in the recently established Carl G. Grefenstette Center for Ethics in Science, Technology, and Law at Duquesne University. This position will report to the Executive Director (ED). This is a full-time, hybrid position.
The person in this position will manage the programs and events for the center, including conferences, hackathons, student trips, lectures, campus discussions, competitions, and virtual workshops. The Program Manager will work closely with the other team members to run all successful programs, advertise both online and in-person, help apply for and manage grants, and assist with other Center responsibilities as required. The Program Manager will be also be the chief manager of various email and personnel lists and communication chains, and will be responsible for managing the online web and email presence of the Center.
The Grefenstette Center relies upon teamwork, problem solving, and bringing to life a vision of the center that does not currently exist. This position requires someone who is willing to construct something new and work closely with the other team members to make this happen. Skills required include teamwork, adaptability, communication, initiative, humility, and creativity. To see the work the Center has done so far, go to duq.edu/ethics.
This is a grant-funded, 2 year position with the possibility of renewal that is dependent upon the reception of future grants.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides day-to-day administrative duties for the center, including working with our financial officer to ensure successful coverage of all stipends, travel costs, and reimbursements.
Organizes details of events such as conferences, hackathons, competitions, and lectures. This may include creation of graphics and advertising flyers.
Manages all communications of the center, including email newsletters, website, advertising, and any social media.
Assists with writing of and management of grants, especially editing, proofreading, and writing as needed.
This is a hybrid position. The program manager must work on campus approximately 2-3 days per week during the academic year and be present for on campus and regional events as needed throughout the year.
Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Must have general knowledge in administrative support applications, Microsoft Office products, a keen eye for proofreading and spreadsheet organization.
Must also be a ready and willing team player with a keen sense of identity and wanting to grow.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience managing events, crafting communication and advertising, helping to apply for grants, and running day-to-day aspects of a university center.
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Passionate, hardworking individuals who can organize, plan, and advertise events without dropping the ball.
Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications due June, 16th 2024
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. The cover letter should address three questions:
Who are you?
Why do you want to work with the Grefenstette Center?
How does your experience and expertise well qualify you for this position?
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.