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Program Assistant

Employer
Northeastern University
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Oct 25, 2022

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Program Assistant

About the Opportunity

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Program Assistant provides general administrative support to the Executive Director and Vice Provost of Faculty Diversity, and assists with coordinating, implementing and monitoring of the ODEI University wide initiatives and special projects.

Essential Functions:
  • Provide administrative support for the ODEI Executive Director and Vice Provost of Faculty Diversity scheduling, meetings, organizing logistics and coordinating activities of projects.
  • Provide general administrative and logistical support to departmental special projects and events as requested.
  • Supervise student staff; manage workflow and assist the Executive Director in coordinating day-to-day ODEI staff.
  • Direct requests, inquiries and other communications from diversity@northeastern.edu to relevant ODEI staff.
  • Coordinate and monitor logistics of ODEI funding initiatives:
    • DO IT Grants
    • Presidential Inclusive Excellence Award
    • Inclusive Impact Innovation Grant/Fund
  • Assist Executive Director with Human Resources DEI staff hire approvals and waivers.
  • Perform other related duties as required or directed.


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Requirements:
  • Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
  • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated skill in understanding of cultural differences.
  • Ability to employ anti-racist practices and principles to accomplish work.
  • Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.


Qualifications:
  • 2-5 year of prior experience working in an office environment assisting with managing projects and supporting office staff.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Ability to multi-task, take initiative, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Ability to gather and analyze data, develop reports.
  • Superior organizational, time management and program management skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, make sound decisions, and execute.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects and programs simultaneously.
  • Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to resolve problems in a quick, efficient, creative, and culturally competent manner.
  • Computer skills should include graphics, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and Adobe.

Experience with website development and social media, including WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Position Type

General Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Program-Assistant_R109447



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