Project Assistant

Warner Pacific University • Portland, OR

15d

About The Position

The Project Assistant supports grant administration, records management, scheduling, budget reconciliation, and Advisory Council logistics. The role also maintains advising and early-alert records in coordination with the Activity Director and Student Assistants. This is a .5 FTE, non-exempt position reporting to the Associate Dean of the School of Education.

The position includes general responsibilities such as participating in university professional development, adhering to university policies and procedures, maintaining confidential department records, and completing other duties as assigned. The employee is expected to support Warner Pacific University's Christian liberal arts mission and demonstrate inclusiveness and sensitivity toward people of different national origins, ethnicities, cultures, genders, and abilities.

Warner Pacific University is a Christ-centered, urban, diverse, minority-serving and Hispanic-serving liberal arts university. Its hiring practices reflect its mission, including expectations that employees demonstrate and articulate Christian faith and conduct themselves consistently with the university's Christ-centered lifestyle standards. The university is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Job offers are contingent on successfully passing a background check and completing required paperwork. Applicants must submit an application, cover letter, and resume.

Requirements

• Any combination of qualifications equivalent to a bachelor's degree; preferably in science education or business.
• Ability to multitask accurately and work effectively while adapting to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a project coordination role.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in grant-funded projects.
• Two or more years of experience in a project coordination role.

Responsibilities

• Support grant administration, records management, scheduling, budget reconciliation, and Advisory Council logistics.
• Maintain advising and early-alert records with the Activity Director and Student Assistants.
• Participate in Warner Pacific University professional development opportunities.
• Adhere to university policies and procedures.
• Uphold the university's mission and abide by its Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.
• Exhibit inclusiveness and sensitivity regarding national origin, ethnicity, culture, gender, and disabilities.
• Maintain confidential department records and files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time