Talent Market · 12 hours ago
Director of Programs
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expThe Buckley Institute is dedicated to promoting intellectual diversity and freedom of speech at Yale University. They are seeking a mission-driven Director of Programs to design, plan, and execute various programs that foster robust debate and engagement with students.
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Responsibilities
Supervise and review the day-to-day activities of a full-time Programs Associate
Develop and manage programs including, but not limited to, lectures, debates, multi-day seminars, conferences, and fellowships that advance the mission of the Buckley Institute
Research potential speakers, topics, and initiatives to ensure alignment with the Buckley Institute’s mission
Design, solicit, and evaluate applications for selective student programs including the Lux et Veritas Leadership Program, the Washington, D.C. Fellowship, and multi-day seminars
Event planning and management including scheduling, logistics, speaker arrangements, set up, and registration
Securing venues and vendors for events
Serving as point of contact for participants, speakers, vendors, and venues
Oversee the logistics of campus events in partnership with student leaders and serve as primary point of contact for coordination with student leaders/participants on all events and initiatives
Develop, implement, and track program assessments and metrics, including participant surveys
Organize recruitment, social, and community building events for the Institute’s student fellows
Oversee the administration of the annual student essay contest, faculty prize, and internship program
Lead programs such as multi-day seminars and the Washington, D.C. Fellowship from start to finish
Provide mentorship to the Institute’s student leaders
Build personal relationships with students, faculty, and speakers
Promote the organization’s events and initiatives and increase engagement through outreach to students, alumni, faculty, organizations, and departments
Produce reports on Institute programs to assist the communications team in creating content to relay the impact of Buckley Institute
Maintain programming and student membership-related files and databases, measuring and evaluating participation and engagement
Assist Executive Director in identifying, refining, and designing new programs to expand the Institute’s reach, student membership, and impact
Other duties and miscellaneous projects as requested
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in programs, project management, administration, event planning, or a related field
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent organization and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, multi-task, and follow through
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, outgoing, and sound judgment
Responsible, honest, and dependable
High degree of professionalism and ability to maintain confidential information
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to travel out-of-state occasionally (approximately 5%) to assist with programs such as the Institute's Washington, D.C. Fellowship and leadership retreats
Enthusiastic philosophical alignment with and passion for the principles of the Buckley Institute
A bachelor's degree
Benefits
Matching SIMPLE IRA plan
PTO
Health, dental, and vision insurance
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