Program/Project Assistant I

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Program/Project Assistant I at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Participate and assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of programs and/or projects

for a School, College and/or Center/Institute at the University. May provide some specialized

knowledge of data compilation, synthesis and analysis for purpose of service, directed research and

study for a specific program and/or project area.

Participate in specific program and/or project research or service methodologies and initiatives;

conduct procedural data collection techniques which may include gathering information through a

structured interview format. Interface with program/project staff and participants to assess and

determine goals, objectives and needs; recommend procedural changes to support operational

activities as needed.

• Evaluate and access program needs; develop and implement actions to facilitate program activities.

Compile data for report preparation; prepare activity reports and summaries; update as necessary.

• Participate in database management activities. Coordinate data entry activities; monitor input of

data; verify accuracy to ensure information is reliable for report generation, synthesis and analysis.

• May provide functional supervision to subordinate volunteer and student support personnel. Train

in appropriate methods and techniques. Develop training materials; conduct training sessions and

individual or group presentations. Monitor subordinate personnel; review activity logs and reports.

• Serve as liaison to various outside agencies, organizations, vendors, study groups or individuals and

University personnel. May conduct on-site visits and interview sessions to establish relationship and

accessibility to specific study groups and individuals.

• Keep abreast of developments in research methodologies and techniques and integrate such in

operational activity or activities of assigned area.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education

and/or experience.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Some knowledge and experience of structured interviewing techniques preferred.
• Ability to interact with various socio-economic groups.
• Some knowledge of a specific discipline or the operational activities of an assigned area, e.g.

psychology, computing technology, child development, teacher education, etc.

• Strong written and/or oral communication skills.
• Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Typically, incumbents have had experience working on service or research projects as a student

intern or volunteer.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H15 - College of Nursing

Primary department:

H1501 - Deans Office Nursing

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Fractional Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum:
• Salary hire maximum:

Working conditions:

This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 2
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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