Science Program Administrator - Washington, United States - The American Astronomical Society

Description

Who We Are:

Position Overview:

The Science Program Administrator will be responsible for managing various aspects of the scientific program content for AAS and AAS-affiliated meetings.

The Administrator will manage the submission process for abstracts for meetings, manage the online and printed publication of the meeting programs, and manage all proposals for meeting sessions.

The Administrator will work as part of the AAS Meeting Services team and will work closely with AAS volunteer leadership to manage scientific meeting content.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary contact with MiraSMART support staff, AAS Vice Presidents (VPs), and volunteer science organizing committees (SOCs).
• Provide support and corporate knowledge to AAS VPs and SOCs during the science program planning process.
• Set up the MiraSMART systems for each AAS and AASaffiliated meeting.
• Provide oversight of abstract submissions, including providing direct customer support.
• Manage the abstract sorting process by preparing abstracts for sorting, procuring and coordinating volunteer sorting staff, providing training to sorters, and conducting postsorting abstract processing in MiraSMART.
• Manage the production and updating of online meeting programs and coordinate publication of applicable print meeting programs for all AAS and AASaffiliated meetings.
• Manage submissions of proposals for meeting sessions (such as special sessions, splinter meetings, workshops, town halls, and meetingsinameeting), including providing direct customer support for submitters].

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of five years of experience in nonprofit meeting planning
• Proficiency with Windows operating system and a variety of software programs (i.e., MS Word, MS Excel)
• Knowledge of an Online Abstract Submission and Invitation System
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to travel
• Preferred: Knowledge of iMIS and Web content management (Drupal and HTML)

This position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

If you are passionate about science and have the skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Pay:
$50, $58,721.03 per year

DOE

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b)

matching

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Commuter benefits
• Paid Time Off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday in the office

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20006: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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Pay:
$50, $58,721.03 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Health savings account
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

- i


MIS:
3 years (required)


Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20006: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person