{"id":108353,"date":"2009-12-28T12:48:57","date_gmt":"2009-12-28T17:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.compact.org\/?p=9167"},"modified":"2009-12-28T12:48:57","modified_gmt":"2009-12-28T17:48:57","slug":"office-program-assistant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/108353","title":{"rendered":"Office &amp; Program Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HECUA seeks a highly motivated and organized Office &amp; Program Assistant. This is an entry-level position that combines office and program support. This is an excellent opportunity to learn how a small nonprofit functions and to gain communications, administrative, and organizational skills. This position is based in HECUA\u2019s central office located in St. Paul, Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>The successful applicant will utilize his\/her skill set in many areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Office Support \u2013 Serve as primary receptionist; assist with data entry, file updates, recording meeting minutes, and daily mail preparation and distribution. Other projects to include logistical support to Executive Director and mailing fulfillment.<\/li>\n<li>Program Support \u2013 Provide general logistical and administrative support for HECUA\u2019s Director of Programs across a range of programs, committees, and projects. Duties will include coordinating the logistics of student and faculty contract programs and committees, documenting the work or teaching faculty and staff, documenting credit relationships between HECUA and higher ed institutions, managing end-of-program evaluation compilation, and library\/resource management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>HECUA is an organization of 18 liberal arts colleges, universities and associations dedicated to education for social justice. Together we shape academically rigorous, study-abroad and off-campus study programs that address the most pressing issues in our neighborhoods, nations and world. This unique educational collaboration engages students, faculty and community members in learning that generates knowledge and tools for social transformation and community building. Our international program sites are in Bangladesh, Ecuador, Northern Ireland and Norway. Programs based in Minnesota focus on issues of poverty and inequality; writing, art and social change; and environmental sustainability. For more information about HECUA, visit the Web site at www.hecua.org.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications: <\/strong>Required: B.A., strong attention to detail, data entry experience, communication &amp; organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to work on with multiple project supervisors\/teams and independently. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.<br \/>\n<strong> Preferred:<\/strong> Familiarity with HECUA, experiential education, higher education, and\/or nonprofits. Proficiency in web-based applications (Moodle &amp; Salesforce). Familiarity and interest in social justice pedagogy. Interest in higher ed curricula, policy, academic department structures, HECUA programs, and issues related to them.<\/p>\n<p>Terms: This is part-time ongoing. Approx. 20 hours\/week. $12.15\/hour with full benefits. We offer a flexible schedule, stimulating work environment and opportunity for growth in responsibilities. Will require attendance at monthly staff meeting and some evening hours monthly Sept \u2013 May.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Apply: <\/strong>Send cover letter of interest with r\u00e9sum\u00e9. Application deadline is January 27, 2010.  Send print materials via USPS to:<br \/>\nHECUA Search Committee \u2013 Office &amp; Program Assistant<br \/>\n2233 University Ave W, Suite 210<br \/>\nSaint Paul, MN 55114<br \/>\nDirect questions (no applications please) to: <span id=\"emob-frnepu@urphn.bet-38\">search {at} hecua(.)org<\/span><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    var mailNode = document.getElementById('emob-frnepu@urphn.bet-38');\n    var linkNode = document.createElement('a');\n    linkNode.setAttribute('href', \"mailto:%73%65%61%72%63%68%40%68%65%63%75%61%2E%6F%72%67\");\n    tNode = document.createTextNode(\"search {at} hecua(.)org\");\n    linkNode.appendChild(tNode);\n    linkNode.setAttribute('id', \"emob-frnepu@urphn.bet-38\");\n    mailNode.parentNode.replaceChild(linkNode, mailNode);\n<\/script>. No phone calls, please.<\/p>\n<p>The posting and job description are available at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hecua.org\/jobs.php\">http:\/\/www.hecua.org\/jobs.php<\/a><\/p>\n<p>HECUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HECUA seeks a highly motivated and organized Office &amp; Program Assistant. This is an entry-level position that combines office and program support. This is an excellent opportunity to learn how a small nonprofit functions and to gain communications, administrative, and organizational skills. This position is based in HECUA\u2019s central office located in St. Paul, Minnesota. 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