NATURE AND SCOPE
Internal contacts generally include faculty, staff, and students. External contacts generally include industry partners, vendors, consultants, visitors, and the general public.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Coordinate seed and mini-grant programs (submissions, reviews, awards, compliance), including pre- and post-award administration.
Track timelines, milestones, and deliverables; compile reports.
Support industry-aligned curriculum initiatives, including faculty mini-grants and pilots.
Coordinate workshops, trainings, and engagement activities, including faculty bootcamps and grant writing workshops.
Organize research showcases, symposia, convenings, and faculty development sessions.
Provide administrative support for meetings (agendas, minutes, action tracking).
Prepare communications, reports, and presentations.
Maintain financial and administrative records (budgets, procurement, expenses).
Serve as liaison across CADSA, academic units, and partners.
Maintain program data, records, and digital content; support reporting and program evaluation.
Coordinate vendors and logistics for events, trainings, and competitions.
Ensure compliance with university policies and grant requirements.
Support student-facing initiatives such as applied projects and business case competitions.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to coordinate events and collaborate across stakeholders.
Knowledge of university administration and grant processes.
Familiarity with curriculum or workforce-aligned initiatives preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom, SharePoint).
Experience with budgets, procurement, and financial tracking.
Ability to manage program data and reporting.
Discretion and confidentiality.
Commitment to advancing AI and data science aligned with Howard University’s mission.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree and four to six years of progressively responsible administrative or program coordination experience, preferably in higher education, workforce development, or industry partnership environments.
Up to ten years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications.
Compliance Salary Range Disclosure
Compensation Range: $65,000 - $75,000
