Administrative Project Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Administrative Project Specialist

Compensation: $27.00/hour
Duration: 6 months
Shift Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm About the RoleAs an Administrative Project Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting innovative addiction research, education, and community outreach. Your work will directly impact initiatives that improve lives touched by addiction.What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and support operational activities and major initiatives within the institute
• Assist with project management, data collection, documentation, timelines, and reporting
• Help optimize administrative infrastructure and professional environment
• Book travel, plan events, order supplies, process invoices & reimbursements, submit scientific manuscripts, copyedit, and maintain IAS’s social media and online presence
• Manage phone and email correspondence
• Build and maintain catalogs of program-related IAS member activities (publications, grants, research, outreach)
• Draft reports and dissemination materials for university and community audiences

What We’re Looking For

• 2 years of relevant professional experience; experience in a university or research environment is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required (Public Health or related field preferred, not required)
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Self-motivated and thrives in a collaborative work setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Preferred experience with systems/software: WordPress/web design, REDCap, Adobe Creative Suite, Workday
• Ability to provide research support (CV/biosketch updates, grant writing, creating/formatting figures/tables, document review, presentation development)

Additional Details

• Hybrid work schedule with onsite days set by the department (no flexibility)
• Candidate must provide their own laptop for remote work and onsite IT setup
• Parking available at daily or monthly rates; monthly passes are partially reimbursable if work ends mid-month

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