Research and Administrative Assistant (Hybrid)

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Campus, IL
Entry level
Edtech
The Role
The Research and Administrative Assistant will provide support to the Violence Prevention Project Research Center by handling inquiries, managing student researchers, assisting with research tasks, overseeing social media accounts, managing supplies, and occasionally helping with event planning.
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Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; gender expression; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the Violence Prevention Project Research Center (VPPRC) by communicating with the public, tracking center activities and providing research assistance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide first point of contact for all inquiries to the VPPRC.
  • Communicate with donors, students, reporters and others regarding VPPRC questions.
  • Oversee 3-4 student researchers working on data coding projects.
  • Assist with research tasks as needed including data collection, coding and literature reviews.
  • Manage the VPPRC social media accounts (i.e. LinkedIn and Instagram).
  • Manage VPPRC supplies and place orders when needed.
  • Occasional help with event planning (i.e. research summit or webinar).
  • All other duties as requested.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google.
  • Experience and sensitivity working with people from diverse backgrounds including victims and perpetrators of violence.
  • Experience working with heavy topics (i.e. related to crime, violence and trauma).

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, criminology or related field from an accredited university or college.
  • Experience with data coding and collection.
  • Experience in communication and office administration.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Experience and sensitivity working with people from diverse backgrounds including victims and perpetrators of violence.
  • Experience working with heavy topics (i.e. related to crime, violence and trauma).

WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT

Must perform the following essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation:

  • Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to travel on and off campus locations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position, non-exempt position, 12 months of the year. This is a hybrid position with flexible hours.
  • Occasional night or evening work may be required.
  • This position reports to the: VPPRC Executive Director, Jillian Peterson
  • This position supervises 3-5 student workers.

All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application.

The Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1,169 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1854

What We Do

As Minnesota’s first university since 1854, Hamline has a long history of cultivating extraordinary leaders. We offer a premier education deeply rooted in the liberal arts and Wesleyan values, with real-world learning experiences for real-world impact. Through collaborative research projects that open minds, study abroad adventures that open eyes, service-learning opportunities that open hearts, and internships that open doors, students are prepared to take the lead and make a difference in their community—and the world

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