PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Coordinate seed and mini-grant programs (submissions, reviews, awards, compliance), including pre- and post-award administration. 

• Track timelines, milestones, and deliverables; compile reports. 

• Support industry-aligned curriculum initiatives, including faculty mini-grants and pilots. 

• Coordinate workshops, trainings, and engagement activities, including faculty bootcamps and grant writing workshops. 

• Organize research showcases, symposia, convenings, and faculty development sessions. 

• Provide administrative support for meetings (agendas, minutes, action tracking). 

• Prepare communications, reports, and presentations. 

• Maintain financial and administrative records (budgets, procurement, expenses). 

• Serve as liaison across CADSA, academic units, and partners. 

• Maintain program data, records, and digital content; support reporting and program evaluation. 

• Coordinate vendors and logistics for events, trainings, and competitions. 

• Ensure compliance with university policies and grant requirements. 

• Support student-facing initiatives such as applied projects and business case competitions. 

CORE COMPETENCIES:  

• Strong organizational and project management skills. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines. 

• Ability to coordinate events and collaborate across stakeholders. 

• Knowledge of university administration and grant processes. 

• Familiarity with curriculum or workforce-aligned initiatives preferred. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom, SharePoint). 

• Experience with budgets, procurement, and financial tracking. 

• Ability to manage program data and reporting. 

• Discretion and confidentiality. 

• Commitment to advancing AI and data science aligned with Howard University’s mission. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree and four to six years of progressively responsible administrative or program coordination experience, preferably in higher education, workforce development, or industry partnership environments. 

• Up to ten years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications.