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 in coordinating programs and managing administrative functions. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree, strong organizational and communication skills, and relevant experience in a high-level office setting

Job Summary

  • Coordinating programs and projects for the Dean of Research/Associate Research Director, including 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 preparing communications on behalf of the Dean.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU committed to providing a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch.

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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 in coordinating programs and managing administrative functions. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree, strong organizational and communication skills, and relevant experience in a high-level office setting.

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
  • Maintain comprehensive records
  • Organize meetings and catering
  • Proficient in Workday and Microsoft Office
  • Improve process productivity and documentation

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3-5 years high-level office experience
  • 2 years collecting administrative/statistical data
  • Experience with institutional level communication
  • Experience processing grant charges
  • Experience preparing requisitions for goods/services

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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