Special Projects Assistant

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, NC

Part-time - Entry Level

Fayetteville, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The Special Projects Assistant at the University of Arkansas will support the Early Care and Education Projects (ECEP) by assisting in the coordination of non-routine projects that are crucial for achieving the organization's mission. This part-time, temporary position involves managing timelines, ensuring task completion, and fostering effective working relationships within the team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Projects Manager in coordinating various projects.
• Manage project timelines and ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Support the team in achieving ECEP's mission of educating and equipping early childhood professionals.
• Maintain reliable attendance and create harmonious working relationships.

Requirements

• Previous administrative support experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood, child development, or a related field.
• Project coordination experience.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions.