Temporary Program Assistant, Harris Policy Labs
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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Department

Harris School Policy Labs

About the Department

Why Policy? For a better world. Why Harris Public Policy? Because when it comes to better policymaking, evidence matters. We work at the frontiers of data collection and analysis, using the latest technology and social science methods to design policies that work for society. We conduct rigorous inquiry in an environment of innovation and risk taking. We collaborate across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, adopting new methodologies to drive better solutions. We engage with our city, our world, and our leaders every day to evaluate and test our ideas. And we lead with our passion for driving social change, knowing that passion alone does not equal impact.
Job Information


Job Summary:

The Temporary Program Assistant provides administrative and programmatic support to the Academic Director and to the Executive Director of Harris Policy Labs, the Harris School's experiential learning program.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with program application intake, review, and tracking, and assist with student communication related to same.
  
• Create and update program databases, program files, and program materials.
  
• Assist with additional administrative and operational duties as needed.
  

Additional Requirements


Education, Experience or Certifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
  

Experience:

• 1-2 years professional experience in project management and/or program support required.
  
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
  
• Strong writing skills required.
  
• Basic data analysis skills required.
  
• Experience working independently as well as collaboratively required.
  
• Experience with Box.com and/or Qualtrics preferred.
  
• Experience in higher education, including with systems and systems support, and with graduate student and faculty interaction preferred.
  
• Familiarity with University of Chicago(preferred.
  

Working Conditions:

• In-office with occasional option for remote.
  

Required Documents:

• Resume
  
• Cover Letter
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Benefit Eligibility

No

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

No
Pay Frequency

Hourly
Pay Range

Depends on Qualifications
Scheduled Weekly Hours

10
Union

Non-Union
Job is Exempt

No
Drug Test Required

No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No
Health Screen Required
No
Posting Date

2024-09-12
Remove from Posting On or Before

2025-03-12
Posting Statement:


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