JOB SUMMARY
The University of Connecticut Hartford has recently been awarded an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. A major component of the AANAPISI grant is to improve access, equity, sense of belonging, and graduation of Asian American and Pacific Islander students. To this end, the Transformation, Equity, Access, and Sense of Belonging (TEAS) project is hiring a Program Assistant to ensure proper and efficient administration of the project. The Program Assistant will manage and monitor the project’s progress as well as provide key administrators at UConn Hartford with Project information, meet regularly with PI and Co-PI to ensure that objectives are accomplished, maintain budget oversight and maintenance of financial records, monitor the work of all Project staff, assist in institutionalizing Project activities and provide input and oversight in the evaluation of all activities. The Program Assistant will report to the Principal Investigator of the AANAPISI grant.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the PI and Co-PIs in the planning, development, and implementation of program activities to ensure the program objectives are met and that the program follows the federal and funding resource rules and regulations.
- Develop, implement, and coordinate strategies that meet AANAPISI grant objectives for student persistence and completion.
- Develop, organize, and monitor program activities and events to recruit eligible AAPI students to meet grant program objectives.
- Coordinate and partner outreach activities, working collaboratively with the various campus offices, and providing AANAPISI program information to individuals and local community organizations.
- Collect and analyze project data and prepare related reports.
- Provide oversight of all student employees, maintaining student files and related paperwork.
- Verify and provide guidance for all transactions related to the grant such as invoices, travel, reimbursement, and requisitions.
- Correspond about account transactions with administrators from other related campus offices.
- Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, end-dated position with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/employee-benefits-overview/ . Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs , Staff Positions, Search #498304 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on April 21, 2024.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp .
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
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