The Catholic University of America · 4 hours ago
Administrative Assistant – M.A. in Human Rights Program
Washington, DC
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$35/hr - $35/hr
2+ years expThe Catholic University of America is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the M.A. in Human Rights program. This role involves providing administrative support to the Director, assisting with student recruitment, course scheduling, and various operational tasks for the Center for Human Rights.
EducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Assist with a wide variety of administrative support tasks for the M.A. in Human Rights
Work closely with the M.A. Director to provide student support, scheduling assistance, application tracking, and course planning/scheduling
Perform a variety of administrative, office, and financial tasks, and event support (including planning and attendance at evening events)
Process contracts, scholarship paperwork, stipends, and reimbursements for students, faculty, and other contractors
Coordinate with outside contractors to ensure the success of the Center’s podcast and other media, assisting with scheduling, timely payment, and content as needed
Plan events and oversee student recruitment for the program
Communicate with and assist students
Assist students in connecting them with internships, fellowships, jobs, conference opportunities, and publication opportunities to forward their careers
Assist department interns
Produce written content for various items including department emails, newsletter, stewardship reports, website, and social media posts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Familiarity with the language of human rights from a Catholic perspective is essential
Proficiency with Google Docs, Word, Excel, Adobe PDF Editor, and Canva
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with academic programming and administrative assistance
Experience working with students (preferably at the university level)
Proactive with ideas for development and programming
Passionate about the care and formation of students and promoting the mission of the IHE
Preferred
2 + years of related administrative, communications, teaching, and/or events experience is preferred
Company
The Catholic University of America
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.13MKey Investors
Lilly Endowment
2023-10-31Grant· $1.13M
Leadership Team
Matthew Pizzirusso
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Cherise Carpenter, MSN, CRNP
Director, Undergraduate Clinical Partnerships and Placements
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