The Bridge Program Coordinator provides administrative support to the APS Bridge Program, a national effort with the goal of increasing the number of underrepresented minorities awarded PhD degrees in Physics. In addition, this position supports and assists with other department activities as needed.

• Functioning as lead coordinator for APS Bridge Program.
• Accountable for effectively meeting all objectives, deliverables, and deadlines associated with assigned projects.
• Assist with the coordinating and organizing of program conferences and meetings.
• Work with Communications to develop publicity plans for Bridge Program activities. Coordinate occasional mailings of publications and other materials.
• Monitor and coordinate accounting activities as appropriate, and prepare internal reports for management, as required.
• Document and maintain current procedures associated with assigned project.
• Update and maintain program calendars; schedule internal and external meetings.
• Assist with maintaining information on program website and listservs.
• Collect and organize project data and information.
• Work collaboratively with the coordinator team.
• Help build positive relations within the department and external parties.

• Possess a bachelor’s degree or demonstrated work experience.
• Possess the required minimum three years of work experience.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision for extended periods, proactively identify and respond to needs, and exercise judgment.
• Ability to take initiative in identifying and responding to issues as they arise.
• Ability to handle several complex projects simultaneously.
• Computer skills and high level of proficiency in standard office software.
• Ability to resolve conflicts constructively, and to empathize and understand perspectives of others.
• Willingness and ability to work as a team player.
• Strong skills in organization, documentation, and prioritization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, plus excellent customer service orientation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to quickly changing schedules.

• Be the leading voice for physics and an authoritative source of physics information for the advancement of physics and the benefit of humanity.
• Provide effective programs in support of the physics community and the conduct of physics.
• Collaborate with national scientific societies for the advancement of science, science education and the science community.
• Cooperate with international physics societies to promote physics, to support physicists worldwide and to foster international collaboration.
• Promote an active, engaged and diverse membership, and support the activities of its units and members.