Project Program Specialist - Executive Research Assistant

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
Base: $55,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Not specified
Coordinate programs and projects
Prepare and review operational reports
Manage day-to-day calendar
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project Program Specialist - Executive Research Assistant to support the Dean of Research and Associate Research Director. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in high-level office work, with strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU focused on fostering learning, growth, and productivity with a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
  • Responsibilities include coordinating programs for the Dean of Research, assisting with grant evaluations, managing calendars, coordinating travel, and supervising personnel.
  • The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of high-level office experience, and proficiency in Workday and Microsoft Office Suite.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project Program Specialist - Executive Research Assistant to support the Dean of Research and Associate Research Director. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in high-level office work, with strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Coordinate programs and projects
  • Prepare and review operational reports
  • Manage day-to-day calendar
  • Proficient in Workday, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Improve process productivity and documentation
  • Process grant charges and requisitions

Nice-to-have

  • Act as a gatekeeper
  • Maintain sensitive documents with discretion
  • Relate to culturally diverse employees
  • Service-oriented mindset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3-5 years of high level office work experience
  • 2 years collecting administrative/statistical data
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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