Program Associate - Brookings Institute, Washington DC

Program Associate, Executive Education, Brookings

Job ID: 7600309
Position Title: Program Associate, Executive Education, Brookings
Sector: Policy Research Organization
Company Name: Brookings
Field of Interest: Education
Location(s): Washington, Dist. Columbia, 20036, United States

Posted: January 28, 2011
Job Function: Management/Administrative
Entry Level: No
Job Type: Full-Time
Degree Desired: Undergraduate

The Brookings Institution is a private nonprofit organization devoted to independent research and innovative policy solutions. Established in 1916, Brookings analyzes current and emerging issues and produces new ideas that matter - for the nation and the world.

Brookings seeks to fill the position of Program Associate, Executive Education.

TO APPLY: http://www.brookings.edu/about/employment/EXE10187.aspx


Basic Function:

Work with Brookings Executive Education (BEE) Program Director to develop and conduct a wide variety of open enrollment and custom educational programs for business and government executives. Responsibilities include program/session direction and facilitation, program and issue research, agenda preparation, follow up with speakers and participants, and program logistics.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities:


55% Program Implementation and Logistics:


- Is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the educational program, and working on-site to manage logistics and to help resolve any problems that arise.

- With Senior Staff and outside partner organizations, assists in the evaluation of programs and development of recommendations to improve future programs.

- As appropriate, provides back-up for Senior Staff Members, accompanying groups to site visits and introducing guest speakers.

- Actively engages participants and solicits referrals for other BEE programs.

- As needed, oversees venue selection and reservations, arranges transportation if required, handles meal planning, and ensures proper approval of contracts for external vendors.

- Prepares and distributes participant information, including but not limited to, pre-agenda, BEE program policies, program books, name tags, tent cards, and certificates.

- Tracks program expenses against budget and keeps updated information on monies committed by the program.

- Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.


45% Program Development and Planning (under the direction of BEE Program Director):


- Identifies program speakers and research program topics for assigned programs.

- Facilitates sessions/programs as determined by Program Director.

- Prepares agendas and mailings, interacts with speakers and participants, participates in the development of promotional materials, and assures that financial obligations are in compliance with approved program budgets.

- Conducts research on new issue areas, speakers, and potential partner organizations.

- Keeps abreast of issue areas related to program assignments and business development priorities.

- Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.


Job Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements:


- Bachelors Degree (Masters Preferred) in Government, Public Policy, or Political Science.

- 4 years experience in Government or Public Affairs.

- Interest in executive education and history a plus.


Knowledge Requirements:

- Excellent written and oral communications skills; strong customer service orientation; resourceful and detail oriented; good problem solving skills; ability to work effectively both independently and in teams; and strong computer-based knowledge.

- Must be comfortable with MS Office, email, and collaborative software.

Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. No phone calls please. Brookings welcomes resumes from all qualified applicants, particularly women and minorities.

http://www.brookings.edu/about/employment/EXE10187.aspx