Project Assistant Jobs

2 years of project coordinator or similar experience

Associates degree

Bachelor's preferred

Comfortable working with MS Excel

MS Publisher preferred

Provides a wide variety of administrative and staff support services. Coordinates more complex and diverse area specific projects. Administers programs, projects and processes requiring area specific knowledge. Operates a desktop computer and is proficient in working with assorted software, tools and systems utilized in the area. 50% Provides coordination for a variety of area specific projects. 20% Completes project support functions. Gathers information. Prepares letters, reports, graphs, forms or presentations. 20% Organizes and expedites the flow of work through management's office, including maintenance of highly confidential files and records, both paper and electronic. Coordinates with purchasing to ensure adequate supplies are on hand at all times. 10% Coordinates and completes special projects as assigned by management.

Skills:

Strong organizational skills. Good judgment skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Basic business math proficiency. Strong analytical or critical thinking skills. Excellent knowledge of business etiquette and letter composition. Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office. Preferred Skills and Abilities: Customer service skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate, and/or influence. Preferred Software and Tools: Knowledge of Harvard graphics or PowerPoint. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Ability to run DB2 queries.

Education:

Associate's Degree or two years of job related work experience or a combination of education and experience equal to 2 years

Work Experience:

2 years of project coordination or other job related work experience including 1 year working proficiently with word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet and database applications software.

Preferred Work Experience: 3 years of administrative, project specialization, or industry-specific experience including computer/software such as Word/Excel/Harvard graphics and desktop publishing or similar.