[Remote] Temporary Project Assistant, NEH

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of its student population. The Project Assistant will support the Project Director by coordinating meetings, maintaining contact lists, and assisting with program outreach and recruitment efforts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of projects
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, handling correspondence, and managing project documentation
• Conduct research to support the project team
• Prepare project-related reports and presentations
• Monitor project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders
• Maintain a comprehensive and accurate project file
• Coordinate with project team members to ensure tasks are completed on schedule
• Provide suggestions for process and productivity improvements
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people and situations including students, faculty, staff, and community members from diverse racial, cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to run Zoom meetings and trouble shoot user problems
• Use Adobe Creative Suite for creative visual and audio recordings
• Must have experience with veterans groups and organizations
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing and by telephone. Demonstrated excellent command of and proficient use of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Experience coordinating special events such as workshops, training seminars, discussion groups. Experience making logistical arrangements. in support of such events.

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree required in Social Science, Humanities, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• 2+ years experience in similar paid employment, volunteer work, or student related project work.
• Experience as a Project Assistant or similar role.
• Skilled at organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Skilled in developing, implementing, and maintaining data record keeping - manual and computerized.
• Skill in maintaining systems alphabetically, chronologically and/or by subject matter.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and initiative.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people and situations including students, faculty, staff, and community members from diverse racial, cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to run Zoom meetings and troubleshoot user problems.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite for creative visual and audio recordings.
• Must have experience with veterans groups and organizations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing and by telephone.
• Demonstrated excellent command of and proficient use of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Experience coordinating special events such as workshops, training seminars, discussion groups.
• Experience making logistical arrangements in support of such events.
• Knowledge of University forms, rules and procedures.
• General knowledge of campus organizations and locations.
• Work experience in a university or college environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family

Company Overview

• National University is a private nonprofit university that provides accessible and achievable higher education to adult learners. It is a sub-organization of National University System. It was founded in 1971, and is headquartered in La Jolla, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.nu.edu/.

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