Center for Arab Narratives Program Assistant

Job Title: Center for Arab Narratives Program Assistant

Job Status: Part-time

Job Summary: Under general supervision, the CAN Program Assistant uses intermediate skills obtained through education, experience, and training to coordinate programs and research projects. The CAN Program Assistant will support by performing a variety of administrative duties, while collaborating with interdepartmental teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Arrange meetings, schedule appointments, complete travel arrangements

Manage administrative projects of assigned division including but not limited to check requests and reimbursements, recordkeeping, program reporting, consumer satisfaction surveys

Assist with planning and execution of events

Collect, compile records, or otherwise gather data and prepare custom reports with information necessary for decision-making

Coordinate, organize and align activities and various task to achieve common goals

Complete assignments that include creating and proofreading correspondence, forms, tables, and reports

Facilitate interdepartmental communication and interactions between internal and external parties

Conduct research, compile information and data to present findings to supervisor or to prepare presentations

Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Basic concepts, principles and practices of research facilitation

Arab American community

Skill in:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

Work both independently and as part of a team, in a highly efficient and organized manner

Work on several projects concurrently, prioritize and complete in timely manner

Track progress on tasks and handle follow-up as needed

Handle confidential information with sensitivity and integrity

Maintain high level of attention to detail

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Analyze and troubleshoot problems

Provide a high level of customer service

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

Minimum Degree Required:

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Required Disciplines:

Arab American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Public Health, History, Sociology, Anthropology, Middle Eastern Studies, or related field

~and~

Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses/Certifications:

Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:

None

Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: None generally required;

Working Environment: Climate controlled office