The Crown Center for Middle East Studies at Brandeis University seeks a highly organized and intellectually curious Program Coordinator to play a central role in advancing the Center’s academic and public mission. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with faculty, visiting scholars, and global partners while supporting high-impact research, events, and publications focused on the Middle East.

Located on Brandeis University’s beautiful suburban campus, this role combines meaningful work with an exceptional employment experience, including free parking, comprehensive benefits, and tuition remission for continued education.

Position Overview

Reporting to Center leadership, the Program Coordinator serves as a key operational and communications partner, ensuring the effective execution of programs and the broad visibility of the Center’s work.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and Event Coordination (40%)
  Plan, coordinate, and manage logistical support for a wide range of academic and research activities, including seminars, workshops, fellow searches, conferences, retreats, and travel to the region. Responsibilities include scheduling, timeline management, participant coordination, and post-event follow-up.

• Communications and Outreach (20%)
  Produce and manage internal and external communications, including drafting and scheduling email announcements, maintaining multiple calendars, and supporting outreach to diverse audiences.

• Digital Presence Management (15%)
  Manage, update, and maintain the Crown Center website and oversee the Center’s social media presence to ensure timely, accurate, and engaging content.

• Publications Support (15%)
  Support the production and distribution of Crown Center publications, including Middle East Briefs, Crown Conversations, newsletters, and related content, by coordinating draft circulation and preparing materials for print and digital publication.

• Administrative and Faculty Support (10%)
  Provide administrative and academic support to the Center and its faculty, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• One to three years of relevant work experience, preferably in an academic, research, or policy-oriented setting

• Experience with desktop publishing software such as InDesign, email platforms such as Constant Contact, and basic digital design or online communication tools

• Strong organizational, editorial, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy, attention to detail, and sound judgment

• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner

• Social media experience preferred

• Preference given to candidates with experience or academic interest in Middle East studies

Compensation and Benefits

• Hiring range: $26.04 to $32.53 per hour (35 hours per week)

• Competitive medical, dental, and life insurance coverage

• Generous paid time off

• 403(b) retirement savings plan with a generous employer match

• Tuition remission and access to professional development opportunities

This position is well suited for candidates seeking to build a career in academic administration, research support, or international studies within a collaborative university environment.

Pay Range Disclosure

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").