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Program Support Assistant

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Position Details

Summary

Operating Title Program Support Assistant
Long Classification Title Program Support Assistant
Campus Location Durham
Department UNH Sustainability Institute
Summary of Position
Provide experienced programmatic support to the Sustainability Institute and its affiliate programs.
Acceptable minimum level of education HS or equivalent
Acceptable minimum years of experience 3-5 years
Additional Job Information
Posting Number PS4504FY24
Other minimum qualifications
1. High school graduation and five years of related experience involving progressive responsible duties requiring discretion and independent judgment or Associate’s Degree and three years of related experience or a combination of higher education and related experience equal to five years.
2. Comprehensive computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365 and software applications such as UShop and Workday.
3. Experience in public relations, program coordination, and office management.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2. Supervisory experience.
3. Experience gained at UNH or within the University System.
4. Experience using Salesforce is a plus.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/60244
Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00
Grade 10
EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
Posting Details

Posting Date 04/02/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Closing Date
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No
Job Category Hourly Staff (Non-Exempt)
Appointment Type Regular
If TERM position provide projected end date
Equipment/Instruments
Computer Printer/copier
Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply. None applicable

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Duty/Responsibility
  • Provide experienced programmatic support to the Sustainability Institute and its affiliated programs, including communicating general program information, scheduling and coordinating meetings and events, and organizing travel.
  • Field questions, phone calls, and general e-mails; represent the Institute at on-campus events as required.
Duty/Responsibility
  • Provide experienced administrative support to the Executive Director and the leadership team, managing complex calendars and scheduling, coordinating meeting and travel arrangements, booking meeting space, catering, and related arrangements, and preparing necessary documents and agendas as required.
Duty/Responsibility
  • Work with colleagues to provide timely financial backup, travel reimbursements, honoraria and related administrative duties.
  • Assist with budget planning and monitoring of UNHSI budgets as assigned.
Duty/Responsibility
  • Provide general office management, such as communicating office policies and procedures, purchasing and managing use of shared office supplies, and typing and distributing agendas, meeting notes, and reports as needed.
Duty/Responsibility
  • Supervise student workers and student interns as assigned.
  • Assist colleagues with hiring paperwork for staff, students, and faculty scholars.
Duty/Responsibility
  • Other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. How many years of experience do you have in relation to the minimum qualifications of this posting?
    • None
    • 1-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-10
    • 10-15
    • 15+

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume/Vita
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents