My job

[vegasgrrl24]

I haven't posted lately how much I hate my job. Some day I will throw myself from atop a filing cabinet.

Just want to keep you all abreast of the situation.

That is all.

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[jessicaeve]

I don't know how far this is from you, but it was just on my flist:The Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism DESPERATELY seeks an administrator to run our office and manage our day to day activities: overseeing students, handling payroll, all that jazz. It's a very cool job for the right person.

We're based at Brandeis, in Waltham, MA. If you are interested, or know anyone who might be, please go to www.brandeis.edu, click on the "employment" tab, and apply! The job # is 500583, and the description is below. PLEASE PASS THIS ON FREELY.

Thank you!

-E.J.

Company: Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism, Brandeis University
Job Title: Program Administrator
Description: Program Administrator
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Program Administrator will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks, and will respond to rapidly changing demands in a small high-energy office. Specific duties include such things as coordinating schedules and payroll for Institute staff and student research assistants; tracking and following up on requests to and requirements from internal Brandeis administrative functions (such as HR, payroll, or facilities); tracking budget expenditures and making sure bills are paid; ordering supplies; helping to prepare and coordinate the production and storage of Institute publications and promotional materials; tracking and administering contacts with funders and potential funders; helping to coordinate events; and otherwise assisting as new Institute requirements arise. Because this is such a small office, none of these intermittent tasks requires a great deal of time, but good organization skills are essential.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be flexible, reliable, very organized, attentive to detail, and willing to adapt to quickly shifting deadlines. Must be a self-starter who can both work independently and knows when to ask for direction as needed. Requires comfort and familiarity with basic software programs (MS, Outlook Express, MS Excel), office technology, and the web. Requires a willingness to learn to use new software and hardware (printers, flash drives, scanners) as needed for work products, including the website, and to interact with Tech Services to support these. (Knowledge of PowerPoint, PhotoShop, Adobe GoLive, and FilemakerPro a plus.) Must have excellent interpersonal and telephone skills. Must be attentive to correct spelling, punctuation, and other writing/publication details. Knowledge of financial principles and reporting; experience with database development and management; knowledge of basic website construction; training in Adobe GoLive; experience with hardware and software support, and information systems management. Associate's degree required. Bachelor¿s degree preferred. Three-five years of supervisory/management experience.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply directly online at http://www.brandeis.edu/humanresources/jobs.php. You will choose to apply as an "External Candidate". Please use the Job ID number listed above to quickly locate the appropriate job listing. Once you have located the desired job, click Apply Now.

CLOSING STATEMENT:
Brandeis University operates under an affirmative action plan and encourages minorities, women, disabled individuals, and special disabled and Vietnam-era and other eligible veterans to apply. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, Vietnam-era Veteran, special disabled veteran and other eligible veterans, or on the basis of any other legally protected category.