Program Administrator, Professional Advancement & Government Engineers

The American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Program Administrator supporting staff and volunteer activities for ASCE's Government Engineer Council (GEC), and the Committee on Professional Career Growth.

We are looking for someone who is team-oriented and possesses excellent communication, organizational, and people skills. This role will play a vital part in developing and delivering value to ASCE government engineer members and supporting the professional (non-technical) skills development of civil engineers. ASCE members benefit from an energized community of peers and world-class resources, which this role will continue to build.

Responsibilities include:

• Serving as staff contact for the Government Engineers Council (GEC), its constituent committee, Peer Review for Public Agencies Committee (PAPRC), and their constituents, subcommittees, and project teams
  • Provide technical and administrative support and guidance

• • Facilitate collaboration and communication with other ASCE entities and staff
  • Inform and equip to accomplish goals and strategies
  • Help the GEC determine where areas of opportunities exist

• Support the committees in accomplishing their goals and strategies

• Administering public agency peer reviews
  • Recruit reviewers and track their training and qualifications
  • Prepare proposals and contracts, schedule, coordinate, and administer peer reviews
• Identifying and promoting volunteer opportunities unique to government engineers
  • Serve as staff contact for the Committee on Professional Career Growth (CPCG), a constituent committee of the Committee on Professional Advancement (CPA), and its constituents, subcommittees, and project teams. Plan the logistics of programs including schedule, correspondence, and virtual/in-person event management.
  • Coordinate and participate in monthly committee meetings (web and face-to-face)
  • Update committee rosters, send committee appointment letters, and certificates to outgoing members

• Set and execute yearly goals/strategies in collaboration with the committee.

• Supporting the projects and activities of the Committee on Professional Advancement (CPA) and its other constituent committees, as assigned.
  • Maintaining and continually improving the professional practice content on the ASCE website
  • Assisting in the development of professional practice programs
  • Manage multiple email accounts

The ideal candidates will have:

• A two-year or four-year degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• 2 - 4 years corporate or association/non-profit or community organization experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities
• Proficiency in using web collaboration, survey, and scheduling tools
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Adeptness at building and maintaining relationships with diverse groups of people
• Sound judgment, confidentiality, and discretion

If you are a highly motivated individual with excellent communication, organizational, and people skills, and you are passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

ASCE is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. All qualified candidates including historically excluded individuals, protected veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position has hybrid work from home flexibility.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this role.