Program Coordinator

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Coordinates the operations, outreach activities and initiatives of the Model United Nations (UN) Program of the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs.

• Coordinates the operational and outreach activities of the Model United Nations (UN) Program.
• Coordinates the administrative and logistic activities of the Model United Nations Program, including recruitment, training and overall team participation in national conferences and all matters related to competition.
• Coordinates and facilitates the High School Model UN Competition by preparing participants, managing all logistics and executing all matters as related to the competition at Florida International University (FIU).
• Works with the Faculty-of-Record of the Model United Nations Course to design and execute simulation exercises and mock debates to prepare the Model UN team for conference participation.
• Works in conjunction with the Model United Nations Faculty-of-Record to manage class lectures, coordinate faculty lectures, and assist in the creation of necessary canvas courses related to the Model UN class.
• Facilitates and assists in designing and preparing writing exercises, public speaking engagements and strategic workshops to advance skills set development of Model UN team members.
• Promotes student success through the coordination of student mentoring initiatives through Model UN activities in addition to the dissemination of relevant opportunities presented to students.
• Coordinates with the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs Communications Team in order to facilitate marketing, communication and public relations related to the Model UN Program.
• Coordinates and prepares marketing and promotional materials for team member recruitment along with press releases and news items related to team activities. Maintains and updates social media and website of the Model United Nations Program.
• Works with the Faculty Director and the Steven J. Green School Financial Team to coordinate the financial operations and transactions related to the Model UN Program.
• Coordinates travel related expenses to national conferences for eligible participants. Prepares travel authorizations and expense reimbursements within the Panther Soft Financials System.
• Serves as a University Credit Card user for departmental transactions related to the operations of the Model UN Program. Adheres to University pro-card policies and procedures. Prepares and monitors financial expenditures for all projects and events while reconciling approved budget transactions. Reconciles all expenses and transactions to charges assigned to the Pro-Card.
• Serves as the liaison between the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Green School to secure annual funding for the Model United Nations Program. Completes all necessary funding requirements every spring semester, as stipulated by Student Government Association protocols and procedures.
• Engages in frequent contact with Green School faculty and faculty affiliates, visiting scholars, visiting dignitaries, students and other visitors to the Green School to advance the mission and objectives of the Model UN Program. Serves as a liaison between the Green School and the University community and the community at large as it relates to the Model UN Program.
• Works with the Faculty Director and/or Green school leadership in planning special events and assists in coordination of speakers, logistics, and student recruitment. Coordinates the participation of Model UN team members at special events and facilitates networking opportunities for team members.

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of office or related experience.

Knowledge/prior experience with collegiate Model United Nations program.

Administrative

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

Expanded Background Check

• Must attend meetings off campus and occasionally attend functions on weekends and evening
• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

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*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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