Program Assistant

Social Science Research Council; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Gym reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

SSRC in New York seeks an administrator to support the African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD) program. You will manage campus and field logistics for workshops, maintain databases, and assist with communications and outreach across digital platforms.

Ideal candidates hold a BA in social sciences, 1–2 years nonprofit experience, and strong writing and organizational skills; travel internationally is possible (about 10%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferred.
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Responsibilities

• Assist with overall program administration and coordination.
• Assist with selection and administrative processes for program awards and agreements, including maintaining a database of contacts, fellows, committee members and related correspondence.
• Organize on- and off-site workshops and meetings, prepare meeting materials, and coordinate correspondence with participants and stakeholders.
• Serve as rapporteur for program workshops and meetings, including taking minutes and drafting event summaries.
• Assist with production of advertising and outreach materials; expand the program’s online presence and manage pages and social media.
• Assist with digital media projects, such as blogs, podcasts, and social media postings.
• Draft program narrative and financial reports and proposals; maintain contact lists and databases and APDD files.
• Work with budgets and financial reports and reconcile expenses against budget.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

MS Office

Database management

Web and database development

Initiative

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences

Tools

MS Office tools

Database software

Internet applications

Job description

Description

For more information, please visit our website: www.ssrc.org

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of interdisciplinary research in the social sciences through a wide variety of workshops, meetings and conferences, fellowships and grants, training institutes, scholarly exchanges, research, and publications. For more information, please visit our website: www.ssrc.org.

The African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics program (APDD) advances African-led research and scholarship on peacebuilding, governance, and developmental changes in conflict-affected countries and sub-regions in Africa. The program responds to the evolving geographies of conflict, development, and inequality on the continent—examining economic, environmental, and political trends, the emergence and dynamics of new actors, and the interplay between local and external factors driving socio-economic transformations, conflict trajectories and evolving peacebuilding responses. For more information on APDD, please visit https://www.ssrc.org/programs/african-peacebuilding-and-developmental-dynamics-apdd/

Qualification

• s Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferre
• d.1-2 years administrative, research, or related work experience in a nonprofit or academic environment preferre
• d.Previous work experience with, or detailed knowledge of, Africa and peacebuilding preferre
• d.Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and a high degree of professionalism are essentia
• l.Excellent writing and organizational skills, with strong attention to detai
• l.Experience and/or familiarity with web and database development and maintenance preferre
• d.Demonstrated ability to take initiative and respond flexibly to changing demand
• s.Proficiency in MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook), database management, and Internet application
• s.Ability to multitask and prioritize daily activities to meet competing deadline
• s.Photography and graphic design skills a plu
• s.Ability and willingness to travel internationally (10%

Responsibiliti

• es Support with the overall administration of the progr
• am.Assist with the selection and administrative processes for program awards and agreements, including maintaining a database of contacts, fellows, committee members and related corresponden
• ce.Organize on- and off-site workshops and meetings. This includes handling logistical support, preparing meeting agendas and other relevant meeting materials, and coordinating and facilitating correspondence with participants and all relevant constituents during workshops and meetin
• gs.Serve as rapporteur for program workshops and meetings, which will include taking minutes of complex discussions, drafting event summaries, e
• tc.Assist with the production of advertising and outreach materia
• ls.Help expand the program’s online presence, which includes managing and updating program web pages and social media applicatio
• ns.Assist with digital media projects, such as blogs, podcasts, and social media postings on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Flic
• kr.Assist with drafting program narrative and financial reports, and proposa
• ls.Maintain contact lists and databases and manage APDD files and recor
• ds.Work with budgets and financial reports and process and reconcile expenses against budge
• ts.Other duties and additional responsibilities and projects as direct

Terms, Salary and Benefits

Annual salary is $60,000. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life, and gym reimbursement; annual tuition and/or student loan reimbursement and professional development funds; pension plan and tax savings programs; generous vacation and sick leave; and m

ment. Location terms: Candidates should be present in the New York metro area upon start of employ

The Social Science Research Council is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunity and to cultivating and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. SSRC maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. All aspects of employment with the Council are made on the basis of competence, skill and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin/ancestry, ethnicity, age, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital or domestic partner status, medical conditions (including pregnancy and/or genetic information) or physical or mental disability, citizenship status or any other categories prohibited by law.