Why You Want To Work Here:

Join a nationally recognized professional association dedicated to advancing education, research, and professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in nonprofit program administration while supporting meaningful grant programs, public engagement initiatives, and researchers across the country. You'll enjoy a flexible part-time schedule, remote work flexibility, and the chance to work alongside a collaborative, mission-driven team.

The Program Assistant will provide administrative and organizational support during one of the busiest times of the year. This role will assist with grant administration, applicant communications, database management, reporting, and special projects while helping ensure programs run smoothly from application review through grant distribution.

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support for the Centennial Center grant, award, and professional development program
Organize and track grant applications throughout the review and selection process
Process grant and award documentation and assist with grant disbursements
Respond to applicant and member inquiries while directing more complex questions to the appropriate team members
Coordinate communications with applicants, grantees, committee members, and internal departments
Maintain databases, grant tracking systems, and organizational records with a high level of accuracy
Assist with CRM data cleanup and preparation for an upcoming database migration
Research prospective partners and donor information while supporting grant writing and reporting initiatives
Help coordinate committee meetings, small events, and travel logistics when needed
Update website content, promotional materials, and program communications
Support reporting projects and other administrative initiatives as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Data Science, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred
Approximately one year of professional administrative, program support, project coordination, nonprofit, association, or higher education experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer service mindset
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable learning new systems and troubleshooting questions by collaborating with teammates
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and proactively
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Experience with CRM systems, database management, Adobe Acrobat, WordPress, content management systems (CMS), or basic HTML is a plus

Part-time (up to 20 hours/week)

Hybrid/Remote

$20-$22

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