Project Program Specialist - Executive Research Assistant
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
$55,000; not specified; yes py
Not specified
Coordinate programs and projects
Evaluate research office reviews
Improve research policies and procedures
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project Program Specialist - Executive Research Assistant to coordinate research projects and support the Dean of Research. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, relevant administrative experience, and strong organizational skills, with a focus on research administration
Job Summary
Coordinating programs and projects for the Dean of Research/Associate Research Director, including assisting in evaluations of the Agricultural Research Office reviews pertaining to grantsmanship.
Managing the Dean of Research's day-to-day calendar, coordinating travel arrangements, and providing administrative assistance such as writing and editing emails and drafting memos.
Assisting faculty with preparing student researchers for 1890 Association of Research Directors Symposiums and providing administrative duties for the USDA/APHIS - Ag Discovery Program.
Matching Summary
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project Program Specialist - Executive Research Assistant to coordinate research projects and support the Dean of Research. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, relevant administrative experience, and strong organizational skills, with a focus on research administration.
Salary
$55,000; Not specified; Yes
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Coordinate programs and projects
Evaluate research office reviews
Improve research policies and procedures
Prepare operational reports
Supervise research personnel
Coordinate travel arrangements
Maintain research records and documents
Manage Dean's calendar
Coordinate MANRRS events
Assist with USDA/APHIS Ag Discovery Program
Nice-to-have
Service-oriented mindset
Strong ethical standards
Work independently with discretion
Relate to culturally diverse employees
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree preferred
3-5 years high-level office experience
2 years data collection/compilation experience
Proficient Workday, Excel, Word, PowerPoint experience