Academic Program Specialist

Since its establishment in 2007, the Nam Center for Korean Studies (NCKS) has quickly become one the of the premier research centers on Korea in North America. A member of the International Institute, the Center offers a variety of scholarly, educational, and cultural events related to Korea. It is actively involved in collaborations and partnerships with institutions and organizations in the U.S. and in Korea.

The Nam Center is seeking an individual to serve as the Academic Program Specialist for the unit. The individual will work closely with the Nam Center staff and faculty director to develop and implement interdisciplinary programming activities that serve the U-M community and beyond. This position has a dual reporting relationship; primary administrative supervision is provided by the Asia Centers Business Manager, and the academic direction for the center is provided by the faculty director of the center.

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position that may occasionally require evening and weekend work hours. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule which allows for up to 2 days per week remote and a minimum of 3 days per week in person.

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Student Programming - 35%

• Undergraduate Fellows Program
  • Oversee program promotion, recruitment, and student application process.
  • Work with the center director to plan the annual Undergraduate Fellows Membership Training, including creating the training schedule, planning logistics, communicating with participants, and planning and leading cultural and community-building activities.
  • Provide ongoing support for program activities throughout the academic year including organizing seminars, calendar of experiential learning activities, communicating events and opportunities to fellows, and serving as a point of contact for students as needs arise.
  • Coordinate annual Undergraduate Experience (UGX) Conference with partners at the University of Southern California and the University of Pennsylvania. Organize U-M student participation, plan conference travel and logistics, and provide on-sight support.
• Serve as the main point of contact with II Academic Services unit to implement curriculum and academic program needs.
• Coordinate with center faculty and II Academic Services to ensure KRSTD courses are listed in the time schedule each term.
• Review list of Korean studies-related courses each term and ensure all relevant courses are included.
• Provide administrative support through the proposal process for a new graduate master's specialization in Korean studies. If successful, work with center faculty and II Academic Services to promote and implement the program.
• Summer in Michigan Program
  • Coordinate all aspects of the Summer in Michigan program, an international exchange program for Korean high school students from Gyeonggi-do province.
  • Work closely with partners in the Gyeonggi-do provincial government. Hold regular planning meetings, communicate program expectations, discuss budget, and select participants.
  • Supervise Summer in Michigan Program Assistants and Cultural Liaison student assistants.
  • Work closely with Program Assistants to plan program schedule, logistical needs, and orientation for both Cultural Liaisons and student participants.
  • Coordinate with on campus partners such as Michigan Housing, the II Business Office, HR and student services to facilitate participants' stay on campus.
  • Provide back up support for Program Assistants and attend program activities as needed, including joining weekly off-campus field trips.

Academic Programming - 30%

• Serve as lead organizer of a number of highly visible and impactful Korean studies programs that include the Sang-Yong Nam Award Night & Memorial Lecture, Nam Center Colloquium Series, Perspectives on Contemporary Korea Conference, Junior Faculty Workshop, and Michigan Korean Studies Summer…