General Summary:
The IRC Program Assistant will assist the Director with tasks related to IRC Objectives, as determined by NSF grant award and Annual Operating Plan. These Objectives include the exploration, sharing, and capacity building of knowledge and practices related to Indigenous Research Methodologies & Methods (IRM&M) within academic STEM-based and Geoscience disciplines. Responsibilities include, among others, further development and maintenance of the IRC website and pages, tasks associated with the IRM&M Certification program, various events and symposiums, IRM&M professional development modules, Advisory Board meetings, TCU and non-TCU Visiting Scholars projects, grant reporting, and assessment and evaluation. In summary, this position is responsible for assisting the Director through tasks required to successfully accomplish the goals of the IRC and its various projects through being well organized and professional in conduct with various local, national, and international individuals and their communities. There will be several time-sensitive, mission critical duties assigned at once, which include sensitive data collection and reporting, which require attention to detail and concise organization. In addition, the IRC Program Assistant is responsible for helping to ensure research projects follow all procedures, especially IRB processes, among other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
50% Administrative Tasks: Assist with the professional operation of the IRC office, initiate and engage various forms of communication, engage other IRC and SKC staff as well as the SKC Business Office staff, their forms requirements and processing.
25% Specific Public Communication Tasks: Assist with further development and maintenance of the IRC website and pages, as well as oversee the daily office phone and email sites.
15% Assist with the development and organizing of various IRC events, to include meetings, symposiums, various local community and off-campus activities.
10% Other duties and tasks as required for the successful operation of the IRC and accomplishment of its objectives as assigned by the IRC Director.
On occasion, as requested and assigned by the IRC Director, the Program Assistant will oversee various project tasks and those involved with the project, who may be students, other program associates, and/or volunteers.
Qualifications:
A minimum of three (3) years Administrative Assistant experience. Preferably with a BA/BS, with a minimum of one (1) year of academic research-related experience.
The ability to travel when required throughout the United States and internationally.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a professional manner, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to exercise flexibility, tact, and good judgement while prioritizing multiple responsibilities from both an on-campus and/or remote office as required.
Knowledge of professional and business office software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and the ability to quickly learn and apply new software as needed.
