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Project Assistant
- IT, Software development, System Engineering Jobs
- Sales, Business Development, Business Consulting
- Banking, Finance, Insurance, Accounting and Trade jobs
- Administrative office management jobs
- Management (incl. project, product management & human resources)
Description
· Assist with implementation of agency work plans on various projects
· Verify receipts and information from grant applicants on specific projects
· Communicate with grant applicants as necessary to obtain or verify supporting information
· Assist in tracking information in Excel as well as WRI’s accounting package (Quick Books)
· Assist with check preparation and distribution
· Other administrative duties as assigned
Responsibilities
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Associates’ degree (Bachelors’ preferred)
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Experience in employment positions involving fiscal responsibility
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Detail focus
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Ability to work independently and complete projects in a timely manner
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Strong oral and written communication skills
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Experience in working well in a team environment, and treating colleagues and the public with respect and humility
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Experience working in non-profit agencies and/or government desirable
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Knowledge and skills in working with persons from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Hard Skills
- Windows operating system
- Document management
- Business correpondence
- Customer relations
- Advanced Excel Skills (queries, pivot tables, formulas, macros)
- QuickBooks
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Business planning
- Risk assessments
- Timelines
- Deliverable management
- Scheduling
- Ability to use project management software
- Advanced language knowledge
- Advanced writing skills
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Team player
- Skilled Collaborator
- Organized
- Attention to detail
