RAP is looking for a Program Coordinator for the Roma Graduate Preparation Program

May 23, 2016

The Roma Graduate Preparation Program at Central European University, Budapest accepts applications for the Program Coordinator position. 

Deadline: 6 June, 2016 /// Starting date: 1 July, 2016

Duties and responsibilities:

• Planning and coordinating recruitment and selection process in close cooperation with the RGPP selection committee (organizes application files, facilitates scheduling interviews, arranges interviews)

• Organizing visa arrangements, dorm reservations, travel coordination, and all other necessary arrangements for student arrival, orientation and departure

• Providing logistical and administrative support to RGPP students for the entire duration of the academic year

• Providing logistical and administrative support for students and alumni events

• Developing course schedules, including classroom bookings and equipment booking

• Communicating and liaising with relevant university departments and offices (Admissions, Student Services, Alumni Relations, etc.)

• Day-to-day management of general office-related duties (ordering office supplies, answers and distributes incoming mail, maintains files, updates databases)

• Contributing to narrative and financial reports for the donors under the supervision of the Roma Access Programs Director

• Jointly with the Roma Access Programs’ Director, contributing to raising the visibility of the program in the target region

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Reports to Roma Access Programs Director

Qualifications:

• University degree, preferably in Social Sciences or Humanities

• Excellent knowledge of English and at least one Central or Eastern European language, knowledge of Romanes would be an advantage

• At least 1 year of experience in administrative and/or financial management

• Excellent planning and organizational skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks with close attention to details and administer long-term tasks independently

• Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.);

• Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment

• Strong work ethic

• Knowledge of financial systems (e g SAP) is an advantage

• A calm, outgoing, stable personality, with a good sense of humor

• Alumni of Roma Access Programs are strongly encouraged to apply

How to apply:

Applicants need to submit:

• a cover letter, directly explaining how your experience fits the responsibilities and expectations of this position

• a curriculum vitae including contact details of two referees.

Please send your complete application package to: advert@ceu.edu - including job code in subject line: 2016/033. 

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience. However, we offer a competitive salary, as well as a dynamic and international academic environment. The initial contract is for a definite period of one year, with a possibility for renewal.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Roma Access Programs Acting Director, Georgeta Munteanu (e-mail: munteanug@ceu.edu). 


Central European University (CEU) is a graduate research-intensive university specializing primarily in the social sciences. It is located in Budapest, and accredited in the United States and Hungary. CEU’s mission is to promote academic excellence, state-of-the-art research, and civic engagement, in order to contribute to the development of open societies in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and other emerging democracies throughout the world. CEU offers both Master’s and doctoral programs, and enrolls more than 1500 students from nearly 100 countries. The teaching staff consists of more than 180 resident faculty, from over 40 countries, and a large number of prominent visiting scholars from around the world. 

CEU is an equal opportunity employer.

The Roma Graduate Preparation Program (RGPP) is an intensive 10-month program that prepares outstanding Roma graduates with an interest in social sciences and humanities to compete for places on Master's-level courses at internationally recognized universities.

The language of instruction is English.