The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of interdisciplinary research in the social sciences through a wide variety of workshops and conferences, fellowships and grants, summer training institutes, scholarly exchanges, research, and publications. For more information, please visit our website: www.ssrc.org.

Since 1995, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has supported graduate students (“Sloan Scholars”) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers through scholarship support, and in more recent years, through grants to individual universities that provide scholar cohorts with robust mentorship, professional development, and community support. These efforts include the University Centers of Exemplary Mentoring, Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership, and Sloan Centers for Systemic Change initiatives. The Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network (SSMN) promotes the career advancement of Sloan Scholar alumni by providing professional development, mentoring, and networking opportunities. The SSMN currently serves as the alumni network for over 1,800 Sloan Scholar graduates.

The SSRC is seeking a program assistant to support administrative duties and program operations related to the SSMN, including communications with Sloan Scholars, event coordination, and database and financial management. The program assistant will work collaboratively with the Program Director and SSRC and SSMN program staff on all activities and will strongly contribute to initiatives that serve the entire scholar program and alumni network.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree
High level of proficiency in all MS Office applications as well as database and internet applications
Superior organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to multitask and prioritize daily activities to meet competing deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Excellent written and oral communication skills
High level of proficiency with communications technology and social media
Ability and willingness to travel to conferences and events

Preferred:

Experience with website maintenance or CRM platforms
Experience in maintaining expense accounts and budgeting
Experience in data entry and database queries
Experience working with Black, Latinx/a/o, or Indigenous communities or students

Responsibilities

Support program staff with the overall administration of the program
Process payments to scholars, vendors, and program partners
Provide logistical support for virtual and in-person conferences, workshops, and meetings
Serve as a primary contact for program-related questions and correspondence
Manage database and electronic files for scholars
Assist with the creation and posting of social media content
Manage program calendars
Write and distribute meeting notes
Maintain website and listserv
Assist with maintaining a scholar database and capturing program outputs and metrics

Terms, Salary, and Benefits

Annual salary is $50,000. 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.

This position begins on or after February 1, 2025.

The Social Science Research Council is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunity and to cultivating and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. SSRC maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. All aspects of employment with the Council are made on the basis of competence, skill, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin/ancestry, ethnicity, age, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital or domestic partner status, medical conditions (including pregnancy and/or genetic information) or physical or mental disability, citizenship status, or any other categories prohibited by law.