Administrative Coordinator - University of Nebraska at Omaha - Omaha, NE

The Administrative Coordinator will be assisting the Director Center for Afghanistan Studies in managing partnerships between UNO and Afghan Universities by overseeing administrative duties, technical support, and record-keeping services related to the projects/ activities, as well as faculty support services to the UNO faculty members involved in CAS partnerships.

This position covers the two-year period of performance of the university partnership program.

Work Schedule

M-F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, 2 years engagement

Additional Duties

Oversee all administrative affairs of the partnerships with Afghan universities

Assist Director CAS in managing UNO -Afghan University partnership

Coordinate and lead logistical arrangements necessary for the U.S. and Afghan faculty exchange visits.

Keep records of all administrative affairs and provide periodic reports to CAS Director.

Provide support to other CAS personnel and UNO faculty involved in the project/partnership.

Maintain and update project related activities in CAS website.

Assist CAS Director in overseeing third-country training activities for CAS university partnerships.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree preferably in an International Studies related field

Required Experience: Four years general office/administrative experience

An equivalent combination of education/experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience as a program or project coordinator. International travel and living experience.

Knowledge of Afghan culture and languages is preferable.

Must have outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. Knowledge of university and college policies, administrative procedures and systems. Must be detail oriented. Ability to prioritize and solve issues related to a number of different tasks and projects. Must be able to interact with wide variety of individuals, students, U.S. and Afghan faculty.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary

$16.826 per hour