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Position Title: Project Coordinator

Department: Fellowship Program and Critical Virtual Pedagogy Lab

Organization: The Center for Black, Brown and Queer Studies (BBQ+)

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Admin & Operations Manager

Position Overview

The Project Coordinator is a member of The Center for Black, Brown, and Queer Studies administrative team responsible for the management of specific grant-funded research or pedagogical projects. They work closely with, and report to the project PIs (Principal Investigators) and with the Center’s administrative manager.

The selected candidate will support both the Academic Fellowship program and the Critical Virtual Pedagogy Lab. They will have exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the academic community. They will work closely with the Director of Fellowships and the PI of the Critical Virtual Pedagogy Lab to ensure the proper execution of goals and objectives, timely reporting to granting organizations, and fostering the Center’s objective of providing an inclusive and stimulating environment. 

The Center for Black, Brown and Queer Studies 

We are a nonprofit organization that aims to activate, connect, and mobilize communities of students, educators, researchers, and activists to dismantle the structural barriers that prevent the full participation and leadership of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPoC) in spaces of learning and education. All of our programming is rooted in our commitment to addressing inequities by raising historical and cultural awareness around the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, citizenship status, and colonialism.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Assist the Director of Fellowships in the coordination of the fellowship program, including scheduling meetings, managing program timelines, and organizing fellowship-related events.

• Assist in communications between fellows, program staff, and external partners, ensuring timely responses and clear information sharing.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Critical Virtual Pedagogy Lab..

• Track project timelines, deliverables, and goals.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure projects stay on schedule and within scope.

• Create and maintain project documentation, including progress reports, presentations, and other materials.

• Maintain and update fellowship and lab databases, including contact information, progress reports, and program participation data.

• Assist the Center’s leadership in preparing financial reports and annual reports in relation to their areas of responsibility.

Diversity & Inclusion Focus:

• Ensure that all projects reflect the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in relation to the needs of underserved communities.

• Support the development of culturally responsive teaching practices.

• Engage community stakeholders to gather input and feedback on projects.

Communications and Outreach

• Participate and assist in the creation of webpages, newsletters, promotional materials, and social media posts to increase visibility of the Fellowship program and the Lab.

• Assist the PIs and Center’s grant writing team in preparing funding applications to ensure program sustainability and expansion. 

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., education, nonprofit management, or administration) required. Candidates with an MA or PhD are also encouraged to apply. 

• Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience, preferably in a nonprofit, academic, or fellowship program setting. (Years of graduate education could be counted towards experience)

• Experience working in diverse, multicultural environments is highly valued.

• Experience in academic research is preferred.

• Familiarity with digital pedagogy, e-learning platforms, or virtual education is preferred.

• Skills:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (docs, sheets, slides, etc).

• Experience with Squarespace and/or other website management software.

• Proficiency in MailChimp or similar digital newsletter platforms.

• Proficiency in digital tools such as project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello), video conferencing (e.g., Zoom), and learning management systems (e.g., Moodle, Canvas).

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Sensitivity to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• PTO, health, dental, and life insurance, retirement benefits

• Fully remote

• An inclusive and uplifting environment 

For full consideration please submit your resume and cover letter to ashley_butler@bbqplus.org by Friday, January 11, 2025.

For questions or inquiries, please email the Center’s administrative manager, Ashley Butler ashley_butler@bbqplus.org