Administrative Assistant, Crittenton Women's Union, Brighton, MA

Administrative Assistant

Posted on: October 24, 2014
Posted by: Crittenton Women's Union

WHO WE ARE

As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines program delivery, independent research, and public advocacy to help lift low-income women and their families out of poverty, Crittenton Women's Union (CWU) offers a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. When you join CWU, you become part of deeply committed team that serves between 1,100 and 1,500 people annually through its mobility mentoring, housing, education, and workforce development programs.

Crittenton Women's Union is a high-performing and innovative organization whose work is achieved through the fundamental values of inclusiveness and diversity, mutual respect, support, and learning.

Position: Administrative Assistant for Supportive Housing and STEPS Scattered Sites Program

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for administering all activities required to maintain and enhance the operations of the Supportive Housing and STEPS Scattered Sites programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: establishing and maintaining relationships with property managers/landlords regarding maintenance of apartments, maintaining leases, overseeing furniture and apartment supplies; and, providing administrative support to the management team such as, assisting with housing search activities, development of and participation in workshops/groups that promote focus on guest well-being and self-sufficiency, data management, and general clerical work. The goal of this position is to ensure efficient operations in order to obtain program and organizational goals. This position is non-exempt.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Strong computer and Microsoft Suite skills; Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Strong organization skills and attention to details.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a diverse environment with a focus on quality customer service.
• Strong problem solving skills and decision making.
• Ability to work independently with assignments achieving timely completion.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• High School or GED is required; some college is preferred.
• At least two years of full time or equivalent part time, secratarial experience with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic functions.
• Access to a reliable car.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching and ability to lift up to 25 pounds. 
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. 
• Requires normal range of hearing and eye sight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. 
• Work is performed in the community and in an office environment. 
• Work may be stressful at times.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered an applicant for this position, please complete the online employment application:

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=1594761&t=1

Research & Data Manager, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, New York, NY

Research & Data Manager

Posted on: October 9, 2013
Posted by: Planned Parenthood

SUMMARY

For nearly a century, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) has fought for a world where every woman has immediate and unfettered access to the basic reproductive care and knowledge that is her human right. With its 70 affiliates managing nearly 800 health centers nationwide, Planned Parenthood provides family planning and reproductive health care services, education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people each year.

Planned Parenthood's Research Department is looking for a Research & Data Manager to join its team. Working with a substantial degree of independence, yet under the direction of the National Director of Research and senior research staff, this Research & Data Manager will perform a variety of complex research and analytical tasks including: research design, data management, and analyses; coordinating research projects; compilation of information and writing reports, including publishable products. Additionally, he/she will train and supervise research interns that periodically work within the Research Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement data analyses using SPSS, Stata or another social science analysis package;
• Gather and synthesize information, including literature reviews.
• Assist with IRB-related preparation.
• Manage analysis of data and the writing up of findings.
• Design, format, and proofread survey instruments, with direction from senior staff.
• Supervise all tasks related to maintaining proper documentation of research activities and archiving of project files concerning data collection.
• Serve as project manager and work closely with project staff to oversee budget and staffing needs, while monitoring project schedules and work plan.
• Assist in various aspects of proposal development, such as developing analysis plans and budget estimates for research activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a relevant social science, health, statistics, or demographic field.
• 5 years of directly related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in performing complex coding and data analysis procedures using statistical packages such as SPSS, Stata or SAS.
• Experience analyzing patient visit data and/or large longitudinal datasets.
• Experience with various quantitative analysis techniques such as survival analysis, propensity score matching, time series, GEE, etc.
• Ability to liaise with and professionally manage communication with: consultants, collaborators, and/or organizations.
• Solid communication, organizational and management skills. 

HOW TO APPLY

Apply on-line at:
https://plannedparenthoodext.hire.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-95137&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus and innovation.