Overview
POSITION TITLE: Research Project Coordinator
REPORTS TO: VP, Center on Antisemitism Research
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
LOCATION: Anywhere ADL has an office
Grade/Class: Grade C, Non-Exempt, Non-Union
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Oversee center operations and administration. Implement research plans across internal units and external partners, which may include: manage projects, coordinate activities, and ensure the timely execution of research on deadlines.
Responsibilities
Primary:
- Provide support to researchers, partners and fellows. Resolve issues and refer to senior staff as necessary. Maintain required records.
- Provide high level support to partner officers, including program and event support, database management, administrative processing, scheduling and communications.
- Work with various members of the team to coordinate the timely processing of check requests, contracts, donation transmittals and other administrative needs.
- Provide support in creating and posting digital media content, including but not limited to ADL social media accounts, web pages, e-newsletters, and other platforms as needed.
- Coordinate and provide project management support for events, including registration management and on-site assistance. Provide technological support for events as needed.
- Maintain center contact lists to ensure that they are up to date and accurate. Assist with maintenance and accuracy of Regional information in National databases (Enterprise etc.).
- Schedule and provide support for ongoing meetings, including Advisory Board Meetings and committee meetings.
- Track and order office supplies, process invoices and serve as primary interface with vendors.
- Provide staff support to partner and philanthropic committees as assigned. Assist with related program and event planning. Coordinate speakers and logistics for related conferences.
- Assist in the smooth-functioning of the office administration.
- Undertake ad hoc research projects and provide special project assistance as directed by the Director of Research Strategy and the Vice President of the Center.
Secondary:
- Research assistantship help as needed
- Reading and summarizing literature
- Collecting, cataloguing, and analyzing data
- Edit written and multimedia content
- Assist in planning and executing media campaigns related to the publication and promotion of research
- May manage, maintain, and regularly update the center’s website and other social media.
- May serve as a liaison between the Center and other ADL units on matters of technology and administrative systems.
Qualifications
Skills:
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Proven diplomatic and partnership skills
- Self-motivated
- Ability to manage multiple projects and multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Box, and other database applications
Work Experience:
- The ideal candidate has demonstrable experience in research and/or general office experience.
Education:
- Associate’s or bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
Work Environment:
- ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.
Compensation:
- This position has a salary range of $39,000 to $60,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York, New York. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. For an overview of our total rewards package, please visit https://www.adl.org/about/careers.
ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of underrepresented ethnic groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.
ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact Talent & Knowledge at talentacquisition@adl.org.
ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.
The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.
