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Project Coordinator Center for Computational Social Science and Democracy
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Position Number: 5196307
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

Project Coordinator Center for Computational Social Science and Democracy

About the Opportunity

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities is a leader in the Experiential Liberal Arts. The College is strongly committed to fostering excellence through diversity and enthusiastically welcomes applications from members of groups underrepresented in higher education administration.

The College's schools, departments, and programs-with disciplines ranging from economics and history to English, urban affairs and international affairs, form an interdisciplinary group of scholars with global perspectives and a culture of inclusion. Our expert faculty connects liberal arts education with the challenges of our time, fostering ethical reasoning and critical thought, with attention to the enduring significance of history, literature, and culture. Strategic Areas of Focus for the college's education and research throughout its global network are (1) Resilience, Sustainability, Health, and Equity, (2) Cultural Transformations, Governance, and Globalization, and (3) Network Science, Computational Social Science, Digital Humanities, and Information Ethics.

CSSH has long been committed to creating a culture of inclusion for our students, faculty, and staff. Diversity and inclusion, as well as questions of race, racism, and anti-racism, are part of all our programs, all our research centers, our three areas of strategic focus-and are always work in progress. At the same time, we focus on how modes of constructing social hierarchies, including race, gender, sexuality, class, caste, and others, intersect with one another.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a dynamic Project Coordinator to help lead our new Center at Northeastern University in Boston, a hub dedicated to the study of social and information technologies. The ideal candidate will be a strong project coordinator, have a passion for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and have a keen interest in leveraging technology to address social challenges and advance intersecting research fields. Working with the faculty co-directors, the Project Coordinator will play a crucial role in coordinating research initiatives, managing projects, and cultivating partnerships to advance the center's mission.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or higher, with preference for degrees in relevant fields (e.g., technology studies, media/communications, social science, or computer/data sciences).

At least some prior experience in program management, preferably in a research or academic setting. General understanding of computational social science research methodologies and the study of social and information technologies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines. Ability to prioritize multiple demands with short and longer term deliverables. Demonstrated success in building and maintaining partnerships with academia, industry, and funding agencies.

Role can be hybrid, but expectation is that role will be in-person at least 3 days a week on the Boston campus.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

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