Project Program Specialist - Executive Research Assistant

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
Base: $55,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Coordinating programs and projects
Evaluating research grantsmanship
Improving research policies
** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project Program Specialist to assist the Dean of Research in coordinating projects, managing administrative tasks, and supporting research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience in high-level office work, and proficiency with Workday and Microsoft Office applications. **

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU dedicated to fostering learning, growth, and productivity.
  • Responsibilities include coordinating programs, assisting with grant evaluations, preparing reports, managing calendars, and supervising personnel.
  • The position requires a Bachelor's degree with a preference for a Master's, and 3-5 years of high-level office experience, preferably supporting senior leadership.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project Program Specialist to assist the Dean of Research in coordinating projects, managing administrative tasks, and supporting research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience in high-level office work, and proficiency with Workday and Microsoft Office applications. **

Salary

Base: $55,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Coordinating programs and projects
  • Evaluating research grantsmanship
  • Improving research policies
  • Preparing operational reports
  • Guiding researchers
  • Managing day-to-day calendar
  • Maintaining records and documents

Nice-to-have

  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Strong ethical standards
  • Relate to culturally diverse employees
  • Maintain discretion with sensitive information

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3-5 years high level office experience
  • 2 years collecting data
  • Proficient in Workday, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Experience improving process productivity
  • Experience preparing travel matters
  • Experience processing grant charges

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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