The Lebanese Emigration Research Center (LERC) of Notre Dame University-Louaizé is currently seeking an Office Coordinator.
Description
Handles all office documents, visitors and various matters; assists in program planning and development; composes correspondence and reports; handles delicate situations; assists in devising contracts and grant proposals; prepares other campus administrative and financial forms; coordinates seminars, conferences and meetings; receives visitors.
Job Requirements and Skills
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- 4years college degree in sociology, political science, migration studies or related field.
- One-to-two years of extensive experience in research, preferably in migration.
- Demonstrated success in assisting in data gathering, literature review, media review and the like.
- Strong skills in writing press releases and media articles and in interviewing experts and the like.
- Strong executive-level coordination skills including coordinating research projects, and contacting stakeholders and interest groups.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting reports, brochures, pamphlets, and contracts.
- Demonstrated skill in using personal computers and a wide variety of software packages for word processing, spreadsheets, database processing, presentations and calendaring (e.g. Microsoft Office suite). Knowledge of e-mail systems and Internet.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Arabic, French and English languages.
- Ability to gather data, to compile information, and to prepare reports.
- Ability to problem-solve independently and to work well as a team member.
- Excellent telephone manners.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative and to carry on projects to fruition.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and technologies.
Guita Hourani - Director ghourani@ndu.edu.lb and copy lerc@ndu.edu.lb
