Project Program Specialist - Executive Research Assistant

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
Base: $55,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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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 to support the Dean of Research and the Associate Research Director. This role involves project coordination, administrative duties, and the supervision of research personnel, requiring strong organizational skills and experience in a high-level office environment. **

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.
  • 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 to support the Dean of Research and the Associate Research Director. This role involves project coordination, administrative duties, and the supervision of research personnel, requiring strong organizational skills and experience in a high-level office environment. **

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, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Nice-to-have

  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Strong ethical standards
  • Relate to culturally diverse employees
  • Exercise initiative and judgment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • 3-5 years high-level office experience
  • 2 years data collection/compilation experience
  • 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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