What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator, Coalition Defense of Taiwan position at American Enterprise Institute?
Overview
The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is seeking a project coordinator to support a crucial initiative to identify alternative strategies for the defense of Taiwan. The project details US interests and objectives vis-à-vis Taiwan, the Chinese threat to Taiwan, prospects and strategies for forming a regional and global deterrent coalition, possible coalition interests and objectives vis-à-vis Taiwan, and recommended courses of action for the coalition. Through tested methodology, deep subject-matter expertise, and policy knowledge, this project aims to continue to help build an understanding of the policy and resource requirements for successful coalition-based deterrence and warfighting in the Indo-Pacific.
The project coordinator will provide administrative and operational support for this crucial initiative to project leads, Dan Blumenthal and Frederick W. Kagan. The position will coordinate internal and external project stakeholders; coordinate with the analytical team lead to generate project plans, tasks, and timelines; proactively ensure that the team completes tasks and other deliverables on time; manage planning exercises and other event logistics; and disseminate and promote project deliverables. Additional responsibilities include limited research support on security and politics in the Indo-Pacific as determined by the project leads.
Applicants should be able to distill big ideas into concrete action plans and deliverables, be detail-oriented and organized, be able to manage multiple competing priorities at once, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. A demonstrated interest in Asian studies is preferred.
Qualified applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and unofficial academic transcripts. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and execute operational processes and logistical plans; track deliverables and timelines; coordinate among the project leads, analytical team lead, and four research assistants; and provide general operational support to the team.
- Provide administrative support to the project leads, which may include calendar management and task management.
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to advance project research and other deliverables.
- Facilitate planning exercises and events to support developing a coalition defense strategy by liaising with participants, tracking and managing RSVPs, developing and disseminating event communications, and preparing event materials.
- Manage travel planning by developing itineraries, booking travel and hotel accommodations, and preparing travel documents.
- Collaborate with AEI’s Development, communications, and Events departments and the Institute for the Study of War to support project planning and reporting as well as publication and event dissemination and promotion.
- Post content on the AEI website, track metrics, and provide other publication support.
- Develop and track the project budget.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Secondary Responsibilities
Qualifications
Benefits
AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and 3 personal / floating holidays); 12 days of paid sick leave; paid family leave; medical and dental coverage, in addition to a health savings account; medical and dependent care FSA; a tuition assistance program of up to $5,200; life and disability insurance at no cost to employees; and a 403b retirement plan with a 12% contribution from AEI, among other benefits.
Compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to : scope and responsibilities of the position; a candidate's full-time, applicable work experience; key skills and qualifications; as well as internal and external market considerations. The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $55,000 - $62,000. Salary is just one component of AEI’s total compensation package for employees.
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Salary : $55,000 - $62,000
