Program Specialist

The Program Specialist provides programmatic and operational support for the Scientific Advancement division, with a primary focus on supporting the growth and scalability of the AMS BEGIN initiative (Business, Entrepreneurship, Government, Industry, and Nonprofit). The Program Specialist coordinates BEGIN programs, networks, outreach, and constituent engagement while developing and maintaining the operational infrastructure needed to expand connections among AMS, academic institutions, employers, and professionals across BEGIN sectors. The position also provides operational support for key departmental initiatives, including AMS Hub programming, the AMS Annual Survey, professional development activities, and assigned committees and working groups, helping ensure efficient program delivery, accurate data and reporting, and increased engagement with AMS programs and services.

Support the growth and delivery of the AMS BEGIN initiative, including coordinating professional preparation programs, internship and career resources, employer engagement activities, and other initiatives designed to connect mathematicians with opportunities in business, entrepreneurship, government, industry, and nonprofit sectors.

Develop and maintain BEGIN constituent and opportunity networks, including databases of employers, organizations, internships, professional opportunities, and other contacts; coordinate targeted outreach and track engagement and follow-up activities to support continued relationship development.

Oversee the Tondeur BEGIN Ambassador and BEGIN Mentor programs, including communications, meetings, mentor/mentee matching, travel and reimbursement support, program records, participant engagement, and other administrative and operational activities necessary for effective program delivery.

Implement BEGIN outreach, promotion, and external engagement, including campaigns highlighting mathematical sciences careers, representing, and promoting BEGIN at relevant conferences and events, identifying opportunities for engagement, and supporting relationships with employers, graduate programs, and other external constituents. Travel to relevant conferences and the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) is required.

Coordinate operational workflows for AMS Hub and other professional development programming in collaboration with Career Services and Professional Development staff, including event setup, scheduling, presenter and participant communications, materials, program documentation, post-event activities, and support for new and recurring offerings.

Assist with AMS Annual Survey operations, including outreach and promotion, follow-up with nonrespondents, annual maintenance and verification of departmental and institutional contacts, participant support and troubleshooting, and other activities necessary to support timely and accurate survey participation.

Provide staff liaison and administrative support for assigned committees, advisory groups, networks, and working groups, including the Big Math Network, Career Services and Professional Development Advisory Group, Joint Data Committee, and AMS Hub working groups, coordinate meetings, materials, minutes, action items, communications, and follow-up activities.

Maintain program data, monitor performance, and support effective departmental operations by tracking participation, engagement, outreach, and other assigned metrics; preparing program reports and summaries; maintaining accurate records and documentation; identifying opportunities for workflow and process improvements; and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support depart.

Other duties as assigned.

TRAVEL: 10%

Work with internal departments on messaging, marketing, strategies, and planning.

Strategize, in coordination with internal stakeholders, to build a sustainable sponsorship pipeline and portfolio to support AMS’ programs and projects with external organizations.

Coordinate workflow with various AMS departments, including Scientific Advancement, Membership, Meetings and Conferences, Development, Fiscal, and Creative Services.

Develop partnerships with external stakeholders to strengthen ties between people in academia and BEGIN areas.

The American Mathematical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws .