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Program Specialist

$28 per hour
Are you a highly organized, service-oriented operational talent ready to support impactful initiatives within a premier global scientific association? Our client in Washington, DC is seeking a dedicated Program Specialist to manage critical day-to-day operations across educational, grant, and professional development portfolios.  In this role, you will act as a key liaison for members, faculty, and international partners while executing seamless logistical and administrative workflows. You will oversee participant screening, process grant documentation, maintain web content, and ensure operational compliance in a fast-paced environment. The position requires on-site availability in Washington, DC and is Monday-Thursday (30 hour work week). Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree/non-degree equivalent paired with 5–6+ years of great coordination, data, and financial tracking expertise.

salary: $28 - $29 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, members, volunteers, and external stakeholders.

  • Coordinate logistics, participant travel, and operational details for programs, conferences, and events.

  • Manage grant programs, including partner alignment with global chapters, documentation, financial processing, and compliance reporting.

  • Execute program application, screening, selection, and participant notification procedures.

  • Update and maintain accurate data across internal systems, databases, and program web pages.

  • Assist with marketing communications, specialized projects, and responsive member support

Skills
  • Program Management
  • Grants
  • logistics
  • events
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 3 years
  • Experience level: Experienced
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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