Program Assistant Jobs

The newly constituted Africa World Initiative seeks a program assistant to provide high level administrative support to the director, staff, 4-5 postdoctoral associates and faculty. The primary responsibility of this position is to support the academic, teaching and research efforts sponsored by AW. This includes, but is not limited to, updating PeopleSoft, planning and organizing travel, maintaining program schedules, ordering equipment and supplies, processing expenses, providing administrative support for grant proposals, assisting in academic and teaching duties, and preparing necessary correspondence. The position will also support the respective research hubs and various AW programs.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Director; staff, postdocs, and faculty

Maintaining PeopleSoft, planning and organizing travel, maintaining program schedules; office equipment and supplies; expense processing

Assistance with correspondences, administrative support for grant proposals; logistical assistance for program events and publicity

support AW social media (twitter, instagram, facebook, linkedin) presence and updates

Qualifications

Social media skills and experience

Digital Graphic Design Skills And Experience

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Standard Weekly Hours

36.25

Eligible for Overtime

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Probationary Period

180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see Policy For Detail)

No

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver’s License Required

No

Experience Level

Entry Level