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.

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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
  • Experience improving process productivity
  • Experience processing grant charges
  • Experience preparing requisitions

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