Project and Data Assistant

Community Innov & Action Ctr

The Community Innovation and Action Center (CIAC) at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), engages with community partners to co-create knowledge, connections, and tools that move us towards just, equitable, and democratic systems. CIAC is dedicated to strengthening coordination and collaboration across all sectors, towards the goal of improving outcomes for communities.

The Project and Data Assistant will work closely with the CIAC team to support project success for services and general project needs. The position will consist of two areas of focus - one is supporting CIAC leadership in administrative management including contract tracking, invoicing, staff reimbursement and credit card reconciliation. The other role is focused on data and will be primarily responsible for collecting, cleaning, and visualizing state and local data, as well as assisting with project management, such as meeting scheduling, note taking and documentation. The applicant should have an eye for detail and care for strong relationships within the team and across partners. The ideal applicant will have a familiarity with social service policies and data, and Excel and Power-BI expertise.

Location: St. Louis

Project and Data Assistant Responsibilities:

• Work with CIAC leadership to request and track requests within the UM Shared Services system, including contracts, invoices, reimbursement and credit card reconciliations
• Support development of systems and reference documents that guide CIAC staff in administrative processes
• Proactively identify requests that need follow-up or additional information, following up directly with system representatives or flagging needed follow-up for relevant CIAC staff
• Draft template emails and communications that support clear and timely requests for administrative needs
• Collect, clean, code, and visualize data from federal, state and local sources, and communicate data findings to diverse audiences
• Build and maintain relationships through outreach, communications and interviews with a range of stakeholders, including state administrators, policymakers, and child and youth advocates
• Maintain project management documentation and communication through Monday.com and/or related project management systems
• Draft and edit reports, dashboards, PowerPoints, and other deliverables
• Contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of both administrative services and the fiscal mapping data collection tools, including user experience
• Execute on short-term, fast-turnaround requests
• Manage multiple projects and relationships

Other Responsibilities and Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, or as assigned.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

40 hours/week

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Skills & Experience:

• Work experience in program administration, state or local government, non-profits
• Bachelor's degree in public policy, education, finance, social work or related field preferred
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and familiarity with Google Suite, Outlook, and PowerBi
• Efficient and high-quality research and writing skills
• Commitment to high quality and accurate data collection
• Excellent verbal communication skills; ability to present ideas clearly in large and small groups
• Robust organizational, time management and data analysis skills
• Attention to detail and anticipates project needs
• Passion for CIAC's mission and work
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Curiosity, integrity, and flexibility
• Ability to think conceptually and practically.
  

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $51,875 - $52,500 Annual
Grade: GGS-10
University Title: Senior Project Program Support Coordinator

Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs.
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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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