Research Program Coordinator - TEMPORARY

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Job Title: Research Program Coordinator - TEMPORARY Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida Work Type: Temporary Job Category: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: 17.25 Pay Basis:

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Subject to Grant Funding?: Yes   Essential Job Functions: 1. Responds to inquiries and resolves routine problems requiring general
understanding of work-area policies and procedures in a timely manner to
ensure questions are answered and issues resolved.

2. Creates letters and emails and performs mass mailings; photocopies and
collates basic material to ensure timely communication and retention of
documents.

3. Prepares and composes forms and documents; verifies for discrepancies and
follows up to ensure accuracy and professional communications.

4. Enters data and generates reports from NSU-specific software systems to
ensure accurate processing and record keeping.

5. Schedules meetings/appointments/events and coordinates travel to ensure
timely scheduling.

6. Assists in the creation and maintenance of physical and digital filing systems;
scans and files forms and documents using electronic/manual filing systems to ensure
appropriate document retention.

7. Coordinates events with external partners and clients such as High Schools and
their students.

8. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Marginal Job Functions:   Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Proficient knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook; data
entry skills; Internet research abilities.

2. Knowledge of office practices and procedures (e.g. filing, answering telephones,
and supply/equipment ordering).

3. Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.

4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

5. Ability to maintain confidential information.

6. Organization and time management skills.

7. Proactive, punctual and reliable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Ability to communicate effectively with others.

2. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.

3. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or
standing in performance of job duties.

4. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of
equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils and computer
keyboards.
Job Requirements:   Required Certifications/Licensures:   Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Major (if required):   Required Experience: High School Diploma and two (2) years of clerical/administrative experience in an office environment.

--OR--

Associate's Degree and one (1) year of clerical/administrative experience in an office environment.
Preferred Qualifications: 1. Previous experience in an academic setting.

2. Previous experience working with high school students.
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