Fordham University · 9 hours ago
Program Assistant, Leitner Center
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$30K/yr - $30K/yr
1+ years expFordham University is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education to more than 16,000 students. The Program Assistant will provide administrative support for the Leitner Center’s program, focusing on training public interest lawyers and advocates in Asia, as well as managing communications and events.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Researches, prepares, edits, formats, and distributes documents such as memos, news releases, the Center newsletter, reports, and web content
Plans and coordinates Center events, including speakers, meetings, and film and panel discussions, and provides administrative support to the Leitner Center’s annual Summer Human Rights Institute
Assists with donor cultivation and stewardship and provides grants management and finance administrative support, including recording, processing, and maintaining financial records, as well as preparing materials for fundraising events
Serves as a primary point of contact and main communications focal point, including by writing communications outputs systematically tracking communications and the status of requests and responses; manages the Center’s social media platforms and maintains its website, and provides design support for posts, events, the website, promotional materials, reports, and other materials
Provides day-to-day administrative support to the Leitner Center faculty and staff, including scheduling, travel arrangements, filing, processing applications for student programs and fellowships, and responding to requests for information
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related field, such as government, international relations, human rights, or social sciences
Minimum of 1 year of pre-professional or professional administrative experience
Proficiency in word processing and office applications required
Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
Strong communication skills and sound judgement; ability to work independently and as part of a team with staff and partners from diverse backgrounds in a positive, collaborative, and inclusive environment
Preferred
Experience with communications, social media, event planning, community engagement, or organizing
Experience with web platforms, Canva, InDesign, or other design software a plus
Knowledge of or fluency in other languages is a significant plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Employee assistance program ( EAP )
Tuition remission
Generous time off
Company
Fordham University
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering exceptional education.
1001-5000 employees
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