Senior Program Administrator - Tisch College

Tisch College is Tufts University’s hub for civic education, research, and community partnerships. As the only university-wide college of its kind, Tisch engages students in hands-on, field-based experiences that prepare them to become active citizens and community leaders. Tisch research centers conduct groundbreaking studies on youth civic and political participation and forge participatory action research partnerships with communities. The College’s mission—building robust, inclusive democracy for an increasingly multiracial society—supports Tufts’ efforts to become an anti-racist institution, focusing on strengthening political participation and voices of historically marginalized people, especially youth.

About the role

This full-time, grant-funded position supports the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities, a global coalition of 441 university leaders in 91 countries committed to socially responsible and civically engaged institutions. The Senior Program Administrator will collaborate with the Program Manager to develop, implement, and evaluate the For Youth By Youth (FYBY) initiative, focusing on marketing, communications, and administrative management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing and communications plans to promote the FYBY initiative, including social media, websites, newsletters, and other platforms.
• Manage administrative aspects of the FYBY initiative, including financial paperwork, contracts, honoraria, and shipping of materials to participants.
• Assist the Executive Director and Program Manager in tracking goals for engaging marginalized university students and community collaborators, with specific targets for African youth (90%), female youth (65%), refugees/displaced youth (25%), youth with disabilities (15%), and indigenous youth (7%).
• Integrate FYBY priorities with other Talloires Network and Tufts University activities, coordinating with the Tisch College Communications team as needed.
• Implement accessibility and inclusivity services, such as purchasing and shipping electronic devices and managing translation services.
• Provide guidance to FYBY applicants and participants, including support for youth-led participatory action research projects, policy papers, presentations, documentary films, and case study reports.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with youth networks (e.g., Youth Think Tank, Scholars Program, Znzisha Prize, Ashoka, YALI) and related units at Tufts University (e.g., Civic Semester, Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, Initiative for Global Leadership).
• Recruit 50+ university and community collaborators annually, including Tufts University students.
• Steward relationships with Next Generation Leader alumni by providing feedback for personal and professional development.
• Organize and implement virtual and in-person gatherings, including scheduling, agenda development, registration, invitations, travel arrangements, visas, lodging, meals, and facilities.
• Disseminate scholarly products to a global audience.
• Contribute to Talloires Network strategic planning and operations, including communications with partner universities and dues outreach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., community development, education, international development, public policy) and 5–7 years of related experience.
• Strong foundation in marketing, communications, and administration.
• Experience assisting with the preparation of high-quality films, case study reports, and presentations.
• Experience in designing and establishing AI-enhanced tracking and evaluation systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write clear and concise case studies for diverse global audiences, including higher education leaders and policymakers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet demanding timelines.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Commitment to inclusive democratic participation and experience communicating effectively with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive matters with judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
• Cultural competency and experience working within a global community.
• Broad understanding of action research, experiential learning, and civic engagement.
• Passion for mobilizing youth networks to achieve systemic changes.
• Interest in exploring the potential advantages and risks associated with artificial intelligence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Swahili, Hausa, Spanish, French, Portuguese, or Arabic.

Pay

Minimum $74,000.00, midpoint $92,500.00, maximum $111,000.00. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; new hires can generally expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.