CTR Management Group - Arlington, VA
Description
This position is located in the Office of the Dean for Educational Policy at the Foreign Service Institute. The Regional Training Research Assistant reports to the Regional Training Coordinator and provides support for FSI projects related to regional training, adjunct faculty, and on-demand program activities. This position:
- Provides support to the FSI Regional Training portfolio by maintaining current and accurate information for both the Adjunct Faculty Management Utility and the On-Demand Service system; and managing program data and statistics from the various regional entities in support of program goals.
- Supports the sharing and exchange of information with and between the adjunct faculty and with and between our Regional Training partners by posting and curating resources and other documentation on the Regional Training SharePoint, intranet and website as requested and ensures that materials are up to date.
- Supports event planning and logistics for the annual Regional Training workshop; duties include managing logistics requirements, liaising with the participants and invited guests, coordinating resources, providing event support, designing and administering end-of-training surveys and analyzing collected data for program improvement.
- Provides complex and routine administrative support for the FSI Regional Training Team, the All-FSI Regional Training Group (RTG); and the Annual Regional Training Workshop, such as scheduling meetings, coordinating resources, collecting, compiling and disseminating information, and performing general research support.
- Supports the needs of the Regional Training Adjunct Faculty through research of professional development resources and maintenance of a SharePoint devoted to maintaining and further developing their training and delivery skills.
- Supports the future of the Regional Training platform by researching and suggesting implementation strategies for technological tools designed to maintain and share information and promote Regional Training’s story.
- As requested, drafts memos, meeting notes, summaries, emails or other communications with key stakeholders.
- As requested, drafts flyers and invitational memorandums, distributes and collects administrative documents associated with professional development programs. Posts and curates resources and other documentation on the FSI SharePoint, intranet and website as requested and ensure materials are up to date.
Working as a member of the administrative support team, coordinates with other Dean’s Office staff to achieve seamless and professional support for the programs in the Office of the Dean for Educational Policy. Incumbent provides backup support to the Outreach & Educational Technology and Curriculum & Evaluation Training Research Assistants and the Director’s Office Staff Assistant, including assistance at events hosted by the Director’s Office.
Requirements
DOD Secret Clearance is Required
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Program support
- Workshop support
- Database management and support
- Sharepoint/website maintenance support
- Graphic design support
- Regional Training team support
- Project-specific research and data analysis
Desired Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in person and electronically
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Strong digital literacy skills
- Graphic design skills a plus
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high level of competence and with great attention to detail.
- Proactive and diligent work ethic
- Experience using Microsoft Office suite of programs
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Graphic Design: 2 years
License:
- Secret Security Clearance
