Hamline University - Scranton, PA
posted 23 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Hybrid - Scranton, PA
Educational Services
About the position
The position provides administrative support to the Violence Prevention Project Research Center (VPPRC) at Hamline University. The role involves communication with various stakeholders, tracking center activities, and assisting with research tasks. It is designed to facilitate the center's operations and enhance its outreach and research capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide first point of contact for all inquiries to the VPPRC.
- Communicate with donors, students, reporters, and others regarding VPPRC questions.
- Oversee 3-4 student researchers working on data coding projects.
- Assist with research tasks including data collection, coding, and literature reviews.
- Manage the VPPRC social media accounts (i.e. LinkedIn and Instagram).
- Manage VPPRC supplies and place orders when needed.
- Occasional help with event planning (i.e. research summit or webinar).
- Perform all other duties as requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, criminology, or related field from an accredited university or college.
- Experience with data coding and collection.
- Experience in communication and office administration.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google.
- Experience and sensitivity working with people from diverse backgrounds including victims and perpetrators of violence.
- Experience working with heavy topics related to crime, violence, and trauma.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience and sensitivity working with people from diverse backgrounds including victims and perpetrators of violence.
- Experience working with heavy topics related to crime, violence, and trauma.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid work environment
- Full-time position (1.0 FTE)
- Non-exempt position
- Opportunity to work with a diverse community
