PiA fosters mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia through immersive work fellowships in host organizations and communities.

Princeton in Asia (PiA) believes in the power of person-to-person diplomacy and strives to shape a world where individuals share a mutual appreciation and respect for our planet’s diversity of cultures and perspectives. Since 1898, we’ve placed over 3,400 people in immersive fellowships and internships in countries throughout Asia. The cross-cultural understanding developed through these posts actively and effectively builds bridges between the U.S. and Asia.

OVERVIEW

PiA’s programs are grounded in our core Fellow values of transformation, immersion, relationship building, humility, mutuality and interdependence, and contributing to the community. As we steadily relaunch in-person programming, we seek to maximize the immersive experience for Fellows and interns; diversify our portfolio of posts to achieve greater balance across geographies (East Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and South Asia) and issue areas (arts and culture, education, economic development, environmental sustainability, public health, sports, STEM, and peace, justice and access to information); strengthen training and health and safety support systems for all participants; increase financial accessibility; and broaden our recruiting outreach across a wider list of private and public colleges across the United States, including Minority Serving Institutions. 

We are looking for a Program Coordinator with a passion for building bridges and transformative experiences. Reporting to the Senior Program Director, the Program Coordinator is responsible for managing program participants and communications, and will contribute to successful recruitment, selection, and relationship-building among diverse stakeholders. The position is expected to begin in late August. 

This position provides opportunities to grow in a career in nonprofit administration and/or international exchange. It also offers valuable background and exposure to an individual with any career interests involving Asia. Princeton in Asia offers professional development opportunities and pathways for career growth. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Here’s a closer look at the ways you’ll shape PiA’s impact:

• Managing PiA Fellows and Interns, including pre-departure preparation and ongoing support during program participation.
• Organizing, registering participants in, and contributing to annual orientation and participant development programs, and ensuring that programs contribute to a vision of an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist PiA.
• Supporting participant selection through application creation, evaluation, and interviews.
• Liaising with officials at host institutions through correspondence and annual site visits to Asia.
• Supporting the Advancement and Program Teams in communicating about Program work to Trustees, university partners, donors, alumni, and other important constituencies, and building community and affinity for PiA within these constituencies.
• Assisting Program leadership in collecting and processing data and feedback from surveys, reports, and applications to contribute to program evaluation and improvement. 
• Contributing to administrative activities, including managing databases of program participants and other stakeholders, maintaining software platforms, and managing communications with program participants, including drafting messages, circulating materials, and scheduling meetings and development activities.
• Supporting board committee work to address organizational initiatives and priorities, such as health, safety and welfare, and/or diversity, equity, and inclusion, including reporting on Program activities and benchmarks, scheduling meetings, taking notes, and following up with written communications.
• Assisting the Program Team in setting the tone and vision for the program.
• International and some domestic travel are expected parts of the role, as is the ability to work on evenings and weekends, both those designated in advance and in the event of an urgent situation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Here's what we're hoping you'll bring to the team. This position includes opportunities for growth, and we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement!

Key attributes:

• Passion for the mission and values of Princeton in Asia.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in cross-cultural exchange.
• Commitment to making PiA a more diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist organization; sensitivity to the needs of a Fellow class that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or identity, and ability.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to craft clear, effective and appropriate correspondence to multiple stakeholder groups .
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with individuals and groups with a wide array of backgrounds, identities, life experiences and communication styles.
• Poised, proactive self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and the willingness and stamina to work both collaboratively and individually in a small team environment.
• Ability to read one’s audience, and adapt creatively and innovatively to meet shifting needs and circumstances. 
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines to execute a high volume of short-term tasks while also working towards longer-term projects and strategic goals.
• Humility and an ability to accommodate different cultural norms and practices.
• Willingness to build understanding of the organization and its diverse stakeholders in international and domestic contexts.

• 1-2 years of work and travel in Asia, ideally with PiA or a similar international fellowship program.
• Proficiency in an Asian language.
• Knowledge of best practices in International Exchange, or experience in student affairs, education, or study abroad.
• Experience with data collection and/or evaluation.
• Experience working with software including, but not limited to, Hubspot and/or other CRM systems, graphic design, MailChimp, and social media. 
• Understanding of how current events, history, and/or culture in Asian countries and regions may influence program, stakeholder, and participant perspectives and needs.

BENEFITS

PiA is administered by a team of full-time staff based in Princeton, New Jersey. We love the people the PiA mission attracts, so we like to spend some days together in the office, though we also value flexibility and respect personal workstyles. This is a hybrid position with 3-4 days a week based in our Princeton, NJ office and others remote in your home office. We offer a competitive compensation package with a salary of $45,000 and benefits that include a 3% retirement contribution, 401(k) plan, premium-free health and dental insurance, paid time off (three weeks of vacation, sick days upon request, 10 holidays, two personal days) and an annual wellness stipend. 

OUR EEO COMMITMENT

Princeton in Asia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Princeton in Asia’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter addressing the job requirements, and to respond to the short answer questions below. Applicants invited to interview will be asked to share contact information for two professional references. Candidates must have authorization to work for any employer in the United States. 

We are committed to recruiting candidates who center diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work and strongly encourage candidates from minoritized or underrepresented backgrounds and identities to apply.