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The American Astronomical Society (AAS) is seeking a Meetings Administrator who will be responsible for overseeing the meetings scheduling and planning process by assisting members with the submission of session proposals, keeping the proposers informed throughout the decision and scheduling process, working closely with the volunteer meeting planning committee and maintaining the OASIS speaker database. She/he will assist with general meetings logistics to include determining meeting space needs, working with hotels and convention centers as well as working with event planners. The successful candidate will also be the coordinator onsite at meetings for sessions and workshops. She/he will handle all other support duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience with a minimum of two years in corporate meeting, convention industry or event/meeting planning is required. A proficiency in a Windows operating system and a variety of software programs is also required. Additionally, the successful candidate will be proficient in the Online Abstract Submission and Invitation System (OASIS), iMIS and Web content management (Drupal and HTML). Must be detail oriented, a team player, and well organized with the ability to work independently to best serve member’s needs with strong customer service skills. Must have the ability to travel on Society business as needed and must possess or obtain a valid US Passport within 90 days of employment.


If you feel you have the qualifications and would like to apply for this position, please notify the Human Resources Division of AIP at aiphr@aip.org .


The American Astronomical Society is a Equal Opportunity Employer

• Location: Dupont Circle
• Compensation: TBD
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