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Job Overview
The GU Center for Child & Human Development (GUCCHD) is dedicated to fostering a stronger society by promoting the wellbeing of ALL children, adults and families and creating more inclusive communities. We execute this mission through research, training & technical assistance, scholarship and thought leadership.
Within the Division of Early Childhood, the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Technical Assistance Center (IECMH TA Center) works to build strong foundations for all children's health, learning, behavior, and relationships during their most critical period of development. Funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Center supports SAMHSA-funded grantees by providing training and technical assistance to states, communities and tribal nations in their work to address the mental health needs of young children and families, build the infant and early childhood mental health workforce, and improve systems and policies that promote the wellbeing of young children, families, and caregivers.
The Project Assistant will provide overall administrative support under the direction of the Project Director and Program Manager to ensure the smooth operations of the IECMH TA Center. The Project Assistant will have responsibility for supporting meeting planning and management; supporting maintenance and development of internal processes and procedures documents; supporting other project faculty and staff as they coordinate project activities and in the development of multimedia presentations for grantee meetings, the annual grantee convening, and conferences. The Project Assistant will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of virtual meetings and webinars and providing limited technical support. The Project Assistant will support the preparation of reports and other required deliverables for the project. The Project Assistant will support a smooth and even flow of work among the project components. In addition, the position will provide support in the oversight of project activities such as meeting and TA event planning to ensure dependable and high-quality output from this national center.
Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation
The Project Assistant works under the programmatic direction of the Project Director and Program Manager and is a key support to IECMH TA Center faculty at the GUCCHD and its subcontractor, ZERO TO THREE. The Project Assistant plays a vital role with the GUCCHD administration in ensuring that the administrative needs of the project are met. The Project Assistant will represent the Center and Georgetown University in interactions with our sponsor, partners and grantees.
This position has been designated as Telework. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Requirements And Qualifications
High School Diploma and 2-4 years of relevant experience required, bachelor’s strongly preferred. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Proficient in Data Entry. Effective oral and written communication skills. Must have ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to deal effectively and professionally with a variety of individuals.
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Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Current Georgetown Employees
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Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or [email protected].
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf