The Centers for Health Equity and Cancer Prevention and Control Research are recruiting a program assistant with excellent organizational skills that will support tasks contributing to the success of research projects and community outreach and engagement efforts being conducted in the Centers.
The incumbent will contribute to program activities including: compile, organize, and summarize information and documents from
various sources for health education and cancer research projects and proposals; monitor progress of grant deliverables and proposal
materials across a large team; update bibliographies and maintain research support information; community seed grant program administration and technical assistance; administer research participant incentives; obtain and monitor program supplies, materials, and equipment; coordinate program events and seminars; create and distribute program promotion materials, presentations, fliers; coordinate research travel; office
administration; participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned. The incumbent will provide guidance on UC policies and procedures where appropriate; optimize administrative efficiencies; and work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff, researchers, campus and community partners.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
12
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Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and working experience.
Required
Experience in administrative analysis or operations
Required
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects. Willingness and ability to adapt to change, and to work flexibly on a range of assignments and prioritize a variety of evolving tasks in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Required
Ability to use good judgment and independent/critical thinking to make informed decisions and carry out action plans.
Required
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to analyze information and situations, identify concerns, and propose alternative solutions.
Required
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to create a productive and efficient work environment
Required
Demonstrated verbal communication skills to effectively and clearly articulate information.
Required
Demonstrated writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce concise, logical, and accurate correspondence and communications, reports, and other documents
Required
Proficient computer skills to effectively and accurately perform job responsibilities in an online, web-based environment
Required
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications to be able to effectively create and manipulate spreadsheets including budgets and projections, to format materials, and to create presentations.
Required
Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and appropriately.
Required
Bilingual English and Spanish preferred, but not required
Preferred
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
01-23-2024
External Posting Date: