I. JOB PURPOSE: KORE Coordinator
1 Year Contract – 4 days/week – with possibility of renewal up to 4 more years
A full-time position for KORE (Korean Office of Research and Education), the Coordinator will play a key administrative role in fulfilling its mission and research, educational, and institutional objectives, which reach across Canada. The KORE Coordinator handles and assists all aspects of KORE’s operational activities, communications, research activities, knowledge mobilization initiatives, and works with part-time staff, and s/he/they must ensure compliance with York policies and funding agreements. The Coordinator creates and manages the database for funded activities, produces an annual report, organizes workshops and conferences, assists with research activities, and maintains the website and social media presence. The Coordinator successfully identifies strategic opportunities for partnerships, grants, and visibility by developing strong relationships with KORE members, collaborators, other researchers, community members, and partner universities and organizations. Note that this position is primarily an in-person position and not a remote working position.
2. MAJOR DUTIES:
- Assist all aspects of KORE activities working closely with the Director, Deputy Director, and the Korea Region Director;
- Ensure that all work and use of the budget is carried out in accordance with York University policies and Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) guidelines;
- Assist with KORE members’ research-related activities, including but not limited to working with research assistants and students, and coordinating events such as conferences, workshops, seminars, and meetings;
- Develop and assist with promotional activities, and the maintenance of web-based infrastructure and social media presence;
- Prepare annual progress reports in fulfillment of KORE’s commitments and priorities, including the preparation of annual reports to AKS;
- Liaise with stakeholders, as needed, to build and maintain a positive working relationship and act as primary contact for KORE;
- Develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships with key offices, and academic programs and services within York University;
- In coordination with the Director, Deputy Director, and Korea Region Director, supports fundraising and the preparation and submission of new grant proposals.
3. QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational Requirements
An undergraduate degree in the social sciences, business administration, humanities or related. An MA degree or equivalent is an asset.
Please note: This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credential(s) or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.
Experience
- A minimum of two years recent experience in research or program coordinator role or related work experience;
- Experience of working in a post-secondary environment(s) strongly preferred;
- Knowledge of York University policies and procedures, and governance structures as well as research processes is an asset but not required.
Skills
- Excellent organizational, management, and administration skills and a demonstrated capacity to manage large budgets (over $500,000), multiple projects and tasks (event coordination), and maintain deadlines;
- Near native proficiency in English and Korean languages;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and working with different stakeholders;
- Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills as well as effective presentation skills;
- Initiative, flexibility, and a high level of self-directedness and strong problem-solving skills;
- Strong ability to access and mobilize resources in the university setting;
- Excellent ability to prepare timely research and other reports, grant applications, emails to funders and various audiences;
- Ability to maintain websites (knowledge of WordPress would be advantageous) and social media (Facebook, Instagram);
- Advanced level in Excel and proficiency with MSOffice (Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
- Ability and willingness to learn new systems, technologies, and project management methods and tools.
Submit the following to kore@yorku.ca:
- Cover letter in English and Korean addressed to KORE Director, Professor Ann Kim
- CV in English listing three work references (One reference can be Korean-speaking).
Deadline: Application due Friday, August 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview shortly after. The position may begin September 2, 2025.
Questions can be directed to: kore[at]yorku.ca.