**Discover Your Career at Emory University** Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. **Description** The Assistant Director, Aquinas Center works with the Executive Director to expand the Center's programs and initiatives among diverse racial and ethnic groups throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta and at Emory. In addition to this community-facing work, the Assistant Director is responsible for planning, leading, and facilitating Aquinas Center programming, both on campus and community focused. They will work with the Director of Operations in organizing, coordinating, and implementing the Aquinas Center's activities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: + Develops programs and initiatives to further engage currently underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. + Organizes, coordinates, and implements operational facets of programs and its related activities which include, but are not limited to the following: establishing long-term operational objectives, researching factors that may impact the success of the program, and working with individuals or groups to research and document program requirements. + Engages other organizations for programming partnership opportunities including those organizations within Emory University, the Archdiocese of Atlanta and within the greater Atlanta Community. + Promotes and manages program registration to accomplish program goals and objectives. + Conducts research and gather information to develop new programs. Develops conversation guides for designated Aquinas Center events for use by faith formation leaders in Catholic parishes. + Develops promotional materials and communications which include social media, newsletters, or other written information related to programming. + Assists in developing and coordinating program-related meetings. + Prepare operational and statistical reports. + Represent the Aquinas Center in meetings, conferences, and networks with affiliated groups. + May supervise assigned project staff interns and volunteers. + May participate in the budget planning process. + May assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives. + Performs related responsibilities as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. + Master's in theology or related field is preferred. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Canva. + Clear and compelling communication skills, including strong public speaking abilities. + Detail oriented individual with excellent time management skills. + Commitment to acting with integrity and treating all people with + Christian charity. + Ability to multitask + Passion for the mission and vision of the Aquinas Center of Theology. + Experience building or participating in diverse community collaborations. + Eagerness to listen and adapt to the needs and concerns of others. + Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff. + Knowledge of and engagement with Catholic intellectual traditions. + Ideally, has experience with grant-writing and/or reporting. + Ideally, has CRM system knowledge. NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. **Additional Details** Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred. **Connect With Us!** Connect with us for general consideration! **Job Number** _145346_ **Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_ **Division** _Affiliated Organizations_ **Department** _Aquinas Center of Theology_ **Job Category** _Administrative and Business Support_ **Campus Location (For Posting) : Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_ **_Location : Name_** _Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_ **Remote Work Classification** _Hybrid Remote_ **Health and Safety Information** _Not Applicable_