Assistant Director, AAPI and Education Programs | Asia Society

Assistant Director, AAPI and Education Programs

Location:          New York

Department:     Education

Reports to:       Vice President of Education 

FLSA Status:    Exempt

Job Type:          Full -Time

Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director, AAPI and Education Programs is responsible for developing, managing and delivering public and private programs on Asian American and Pacific Islander topics; developing and convening youth and public programs under Education Initiatives and working with other staff (in Development, Digital and  Communications, Policy, Arts & Culture, People & Culture, and Global Initiatives) to coordinate organization-wide activities to promote diversity and inclusion in Asia Society’s content and programming initiatives. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Efforts including but not limited to the following:

  • Help develop a strategy for AAPI programming
  • Organize public or private events related to youth education and AAPI topics, including overseeing every aspect of event execution, from initial concept to vendor management, scheduling, speaker invitations and communication, as well as on-site coordination
  • Conceptualize, develop, deliver and evaluate programs
  • Develop and maintain relations with partnering organizations 
  • With the Vice President of Education, develop and oversee policies and initiatives to integrate AAPI voices and perspectives in all aspects of Asia Society programs and content, including programming activities arising from the Asian Diaspora Project
  • Build and maintain relationships and partnerships with the government, business, cultural, education and community/diaspora organizations and networks active on the AAPI issues and foreign diplomatic community
  • Work closely with the Vice President of Education and other Education programming staff to conceptualize, develop, coordinate and manage a year-long series of programs on youth topics
  • Working closely with the Vice President of Education and other programming staff, prepare budgets/forecasts as needed; forecasting, reviewing monthly statements, and tracking all expenses
  • Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 7-10 years of working experience in project planning and management
  • Graduate Degree in a relevant field preferred
  • Creative & innovative thinker, collaborative team player, proven programmer and manager with ability to plan, organize, market and coordinate events across different disciplines
  • Passion for and commitment to AAPI empowerment and leadership, and goals and mission of Asia Society 
  • A team player, comfortable and effective working with all levels of staff and with diverse groups of people from different cultures
  • Knowledge of Diversity and Inclusion, AAPI issues and US-Asia relations
  • Existing relationships and a track record of working with AAPI organizations and networks in New York area and beyond
  • Strong analytical, verbal, written and overall communications skills
  • Strong relationship-management skills
  • Must be able to multi-task and deal with occasional high-stress, fast-paced environment
  • Competent and creative content creator and user of social media, image, video and audio editing applications
  • Ability to supervise and direct support staff
  • Computer skills, including Word, Excel, and experience with CRM
  • Asian language skills are encouraged
  • Flexible schedule is required, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet the dynamic needs of events
  • Travel as needed
  • Other duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000

Compensation within this range is determined by skills, experience, and organizational equity. 

Asia Society offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan, numerous paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, self-development hours, and more. Please visit asiasociety.org/about/careers and click on “Employee Benefits” to view our full benefits summary.
 

Benefit package highlights:

  • An HRA plan (fully funded by the Asia Society) supplements our medical plan and covers the full annual deductible.
  • After 1 year of service (1,000 hours), the Asia Society contributes 6% of gross earnings to an eligible employee’s 403(b) account, regardless of whether the employee makes their own contributions.
  • The Asia Society offers Self-Development time off, including Self-Development Summer Fridays between July 4th and Labor Day.

ABOUT ASIA SOCIETY:

Founded in 1956, Asia Society’s purpose is to navigate shared futures for Asia and the world across policy, arts and culture, education, sustainability, business, and technology. We provide a platform for dialogue and encourage a diversity of views as we try to find the most effective ways forward. Headquartered in New York City, the organization has 16 Global Centres around the world.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a completed application to: [email protected]

A completed application must include:

  • Resume OR CV
  • Cover letter
  • Salary requirements
  • Subject line:  Assistant Director, AAPI and Education Programs

Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your submission as received unless your email is bounced back.

Asia Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and accessibility in the workplace. Women and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.