Project Assistant

University of New England, United States

Updated: 6 days ago
Location: Portland, MAINE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Type Professional Staff
Faculty Track
Position Title Project Assistant
Employment Status Full Time
Months 12
Campus Portland, ME
Description
The Project Assistant position supports the goals and workplans of the projects within the Center for Excellence in Public Health. These projects include, but are not limited to: Maine Area Health Education (AHEC) Network Program, Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program, and Strengthening our Healthcare Workforce: Empowering New Mainer Youth to Explore and Pursue Health Careers Program.
About The University of New England
UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site (https://www.une.edu/hr/benefits ) for additional information regarding UNE’s fantastic benefits package.
Responsibilities
The Project Assistant (PA):
  • Help collect and enter evaluation data into tracking database.
  • Assist with AHEC newsletter production and distribution.
  • Assist with the development of evaluation dissemination materials and reports.
  • Update AHEC website with input from staff.
  • Assist with various financial tasks, such as processing invoices, preparing university financial forms, and processing travel forms.
  • Provide administrative support to project/department as needed.
  • Participate in and assist with Area Health Education Center (AHEC) youth activities including but not limited to:
    • Coordinate job shadow or internship opportunities for high school students.
    • Assist with the coordination of learning activities at participating high schools, which will include in person support.

  • Assist with project logistics for the Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program to include, but not limited to, recording Advisory Committee Meeting minutes, preparing for and providing in person support during learning sessions related to sexual assault prevention and response.
  • Organize, schedule, attend meetings, and take meeting minutes when appropriate.
  • Organize computer files, program materials, and inventory.
  • Understand and comply with the University of New England Safety Manual.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree required. A degree preferred in public health, business, administration or other appropriate discipline, plus two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
  • Experience in public health project administration and training preferred.
  • Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word required.
  • Strong administrative and organizational skills. Experience in organizing and maintaining moderately complex filing and records systems.
  • Experience with administrative financial tasks preferred.
  • Good reading, spelling, grammar and general writing and math skills.
  • Effective planning, organization and time management skills. Must be able to adhere to deadlines.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with a wide variety of University personnel, students, and/or outside individuals/organizations.
  • Previous UNE experience desirable.
  • This position will require occasional on-site involvement at the University’s Portland Campus, at local schools, and at training sites throughout the state.
  • Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to travel within the state.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number 2022PS0377P
Open Date 04/05/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes

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