We are looking for someone to work 5-10 hours per week to assist with promoting heroic masculinity in America through fatherhood and fraternities. Must be somewhat familiar with conservative Christian world, someone in the fraternity world is a plus. Grand Rapids, MI is preferable but open to remote work for extremely excellent candidates.

Job Summary
As the Program Associate, you will provide high-level administrative support and manage the administrative operations to the Father Effect project,, the crisis of men and boys in America, and fraternities. This is a highly visible role that contributes to the effective operation of the initiatives. This role requires initiative, sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment. The Program Associate will coordinate complex calendars, communications, travel and expense processing, event logistics, committee support, and potentially run errands if local in Grand Rapids.
The successful candidate will be proactive, dependable, collaborative, and comfortable working with confidential information.

Responsibilities*
*Event Planning
*Manage venue reservations, catering, invitations, RSVPs, event communications, guest travel, student temporary support, setup, and cleanup.
*Identify, reserve, and work directly with venues and caterers. Select menus within established budgets, oversee set-up and clean-up in event spaces, secure student temporary help as needed, arrange guest travel and lodging, and act as the departmental liaison to guests.
*Serve as a departmental liaison to guests, speakers, candidates, and event participants.
*Track event budgets and provide cost estimates as requested.
*Provide administrative support
*Coordinate logistics for in-person, hybrid, and virtual meetings.

Required Qualifications
*College Experience
*Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through with accuracy.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
*High level of professionalism, discretion, diplomacy, and service orientation.
*Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
*Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat or related tools, and web-based administrative systems, or the ability to learn new systems quickly.
*Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex environment.
*Ability to respond effectively to urgent needs and changing priorities.
*Research and Writing
*May be called upon to find research on various topics and provide research summaries
*May be called up for copy editing essays