Educational Program Assistant 2
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Job Location:
Hartford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
UConns Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP) is seeking a qualified Program Assistant to provide administrative and programmatic particular the Institute is seeking a Program Assistant for various justice-related initiatives including but not limited to the Children with Incarcerated Parents the direction of a program manager or director the Program Assistant willassistwith the day-to-day administrative activities of theprograms.
The IMRP is a dynamic non-partisan organization that strives to effectively inspire and sustain a justequitable and inclusive Connecticut through independent research and evaluation public policy analysis and development and community IMRP is situated within UConns School of Public Policy and housed at the UConn Hartford campus.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assistswith general office operations and processes andmaintains the necessary paperwork records and filesrequiredto support the program.
- Serves as a resource and responds to inquiries from students faculty staff and others affiliated with the University as well as from community members state and municipal government leaders and others external to the Universityregardingprogram policies procedures and requirements making referrals asappropriate.
- Compiles data and assists in the preparation of reports to support program activities and publicize program achievements.
- Assistsin advising students or partnersregardingprogram activities. Explains program policies procedures and requirements.
- Provides administrative and technical support as well as program logistics for program faculty staffstudentsand external stakeholders.
- Assistsin the planning coordination and execution of program activities research training conference presentations and events.
- Representsthe program at the designation or in the absence of the program manager or director.
- Reviews copies edits and/ordevelops and designs research informational and promotional materials.
- Assists inestablishing and preparing budgets andmonitoringfinancial activity for an assigned area.
- Performs related work asrequired.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in a related field.
- Two to three years of related professional experience.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and effectively in a team environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Four or more years of related professional experience.
- Experience with funded projects involving research technical assistance policy and/or program development.
- Experience working in a university setting.
- Experience developing and maintaining relationships with numerous diverse community partners.
- Experience assisting commissions task forces advisory boards or other government or quasi-government entities.
- Experience in public policy research criminal justice or social justice.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This position is a full-time 12-month end-dated position with the possibility of renewal dependent upon the availability of funding and the candidates performance. 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 Staff Positions Search #499352 to upload aresume cover letterand contact information forthree (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on January 16 2026.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at 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 employees 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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