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 (assumed to be onsite based on the nature of the role)
Coordinate programs and projects
Evaluate research reviews
Prepare operational reports
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project Program Specialist to assist the Dean of Research and manage various administrative tasks, including coordinating programs, preparing reports, and overseeing personnel. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, strong organizational and communication skills, and experience in high-level office work

Job Summary

  • Coordinating programs and projects for the Dean of Research/Associate Research Director, assisting in evaluations of 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.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU dedicated to providing a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking a Project Program Specialist to assist the Dean of Research and manage various administrative tasks, including coordinating programs, preparing reports, and overseeing personnel. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, strong organizational and communication skills, and experience in high-level office work.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Coordinate programs and projects
  • Evaluate research reviews
  • Prepare operational reports
  • Supervise personnel
  • Coordinate travel arrangements
  • Maintain comprehensive records
  • Manage daily calendar

Nice-to-have

  • Act as a gatekeeper
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Work independently with discretion
  • Relate to culturally diverse employees

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Three to five years of experience
  • Two years collecting data
  • Proficient in Workday, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Experience improving process productivity
  • Experience preparing travel matters
  • Demonstrated grant compliance experience

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