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Employment Opportunities with AUC Consortium, Inc.
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Open Positions
- Full-Time
- Salary: $60,000–$70,000
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Data Science Initiative (DSI) invites applications for the position of Program Coordinator of Career Development & Sustainability. The AUC DSI, established in 2019 and based in Atlanta, GA, is a cross-institutional effort to advance data science education and research across Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Initiative is currently supported via grant funding by Mastercard.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Industry Engagement, the Program Coordinator of Career Development & Sustainability will coordinate programs that strengthen students’ career pathways in data science and computing while supporting the initiative’s long-term sustainability. This includes identifying and responding to public and private funding opportunities aligned with AUC DSI’s mission, managing relationships with sponsors, and coordinating development programming across HBCUs.
The ideal candidate will have experience in grant writing, donor/sponsor relations, and higher education via institutional advancement, sponsored programs, or career development. Ideal candidates should be highly organized, collaborative, and able to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Sustainability & Fundraising
- Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with the AUC DSI’s mission.
- Draft and submit proposals and RFP responses.
- Manage funding and sponsor relationships.
- Maintain internal grant tracking systems.
Career Development
- Coordinate and execute programming for the HBCU Data Science Career Hub.
- Collaborate with HBCU career services for student-facing events.
- Support development of engagement programs focused on career readiness.
- Track milestones and manage logistics, reporting, and evaluation.
Operations & Administration
- Monitor budgets with key AUC finance staff.
Document Procedures and Track Outcomes
- Document procedures and track outcomes.
- Support reporting and program evaluation.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience:
- Proven grant writing/fundraising track record.
- At least two years of program coordination experience.
- Experience in higher education.
- Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Excellent communication, planning, and multitasking skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and SurveyMonkey.
- Knowledge of budgeting and evaluation practices.
Work Environment
- This is not a remote job, but the AUC Consortium provides flexibility via telework.
- Equipment (laptop, iPad, phone) provided for work-related use.
Benefits
- Health, dental, life, and retirement plans.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities aligned with initiative goals.
Apply Now
Submit via: aucccareers@aucenter.edu
Include cover letter, resume, and three references.
Review of applications begins immediately.
