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Program Assistant - IDRF Program

Summary

The SSRC invites applications for a Program Assistant to work with the International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) program. Funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the IDRF program is designed to support doctoral candidates in the humanities and social sciences seeking to conduct dissertation field research in all areas and regions of the world. With up to seventy-five fellowships awarded annually, the IDRF is one of the largest dissertation fellowship programs in the U.S. For more information on the Council and its IDRF program, please visit our website: http://www.ssrc.org.

Description

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is a not-for-profit organization devoted to the advancement of interdisciplinary research in the social sciences. It does this through a wide variety of workshops and conferences, fellowships and grants, summer training institutes, scholarly exchanges and publications.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree required.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, database management and Internet applications.
  • Experience and/or familiarity with website or database development preferred.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily activities to meet competing deadlines.
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

  • Support IDRF staff with overall administration of the program.
  • Answer telephone and email inquiries from prospective applicants to SSRC fellowships.
  • Serve as primary contact for an assigned cohort of IDRF fellows, including regular correspondence and document collection.
  • Manage database and paper files for applicants, fellows, and contacts.
  • Provide administrative support for application review process.
  • Manage logistics and provide support for conferences, workshops, and meetings, both on- and off-site.
  • Process payment requests for fellows, vendors, and program partners.
  • Assist in production of advertising material.
  • Other duties and additional responsibilities and projects as directed, depending upon interest and capacity.

Terms, Salary and Benefits

Annual salary will be commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life, and gym reimbursement; $1,500 annual tuition and/or student loan reimbursement; outstanding pension plan and tax savings programs; generous vacation and sick leave; and more.

Application Information

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to applications@ssrc.org. Please write “IDRF PA Search” in the title.

Apply:

E-mail:

applications@ssrc.org

Mail:

IDRF Program Assistant Search
Search Social Science Research Council
One Pierrepont Plaza, 15th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201

SSRC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply. However, please know that U.S. federal law requires all U.S.-based employees to provide proof to their employer of their eligibility to work in the U.S.