Program Associate, National Security Institute

George Mason University

United States, Virginia, Arlington

October 08, 2023

Position Information

Department	Antonin Scalia Law School
Alternate Department Description	National Security Institute
Criminal Background Check	Standard Background Check
Motor Vehicle Background Check	No
Statement of Economic Interest	Not Applicable
Restricted Position?	Yes, is not eligible for layoff or severance benefits.
Job Category	Classified Staff
Role (State) Job Title	Public Relations and Marketing Specialist III/29093
Working Title	Program Associate, National Security Institute
Job Type	Full-Time
Position Number	10611Z
Recruit Number	STF10485
Working Hours
Location	Arlington, VA
Other Location
Pay Band	Payband 4
Salary	Commensurate with education and experience.
Web Announcement	Program Associate, National Security Institute The George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School seeks a Program Associate for the National Security Institute ( NSI) on the Arlington, VA., campus. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment. About the Center: The National Security Institute is aims to be the intellectual powerhouse supporting a robust American national security posture-dedicated to incorporating a realistic assessment of the threats facing the United States and finding real-world answers to hard national security questions and providing them to policymakers in way they can easily consume. We also strive to educate future leaders and to shape the debate on critical issues by providing balance to the public discourse and identifying solutions that both enable a robust national defense and safeguard our constitutional liberties. About the Position: NSI is looking for a Program Associate who will be responsible for successfully supporting various NSI policy programming efforts, events, and outreach, as well as a wide range of operational and logistical tasks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsibilities: Supporting the marketing and coordination of NSI policy events, roundtables, and conferences, including updates and maintenance to websites and designing of flyers and infographics Booking and promoting media opportunities for Institute experts; Growing NSI's social media and web presence; Preparing content for and managing NSI's website and social media accounts; Assisting with the publication and dissemination of NSI research and advocacy papers and other written materials; Supporting NSI's Congressional and Executive branch engagements; Engaging with NSI leadership, staff, and Fellows and Advisory Board members, as well as media, government officials, and the general public; Supporting NSI team with other tasks and projects as needed. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, as well as experience in event management; Must have excellent organizational skills, with the proven ability to independently juggle multiple tasks and priorities effectively; Self-starter, highly motivated and detail-oriented; Ability to interact with persons at all levels, including high-level legal officials and academics, in a professional manner and in different settings is critical; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Superior skills with Microsoft Office suite, as well as strong database experience is necessary; Ability to work flexible hours. Preferred Qualifications: Public policy experience is desirable.
Special Instructions to Applicants	For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number 10605Z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
For Full Consideration, Apply by:	September 24, 2021
Posting Date	09/09/2021
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled?	Yes
Telework Friendly?	Yes
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