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Administrative Assistant

Jordan

Administrative Assistant

Metairie, LA +23 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Policy & Research Group (PRG), based in New Orleans and Seattle, specializes in research and evaluation of public policy and programs in the following areas: education, public health, child welfare, work and income, housing, juvenile justice, and adolescent risk reduction. PRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates a casual work environment that is both professionally and intellectually demanding. See www.policyandresearch.com for more information. PRG is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to carry out administrative assistant duties to help support our mission to produce rigorous research and evaluation that benefits people by improving programs and innovations that aim to improve social, behavioral, health, economic, and employment potential. This is a full-time, exempt position. The person hired will work with the PRG Operations Manager as needed, assisting with office management and business administration. PRG will provide specific training for this position. QUALIFICATIONS: - 0 - 1 year experience - Bachelor's degree required - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail - Excellent communication skills and computer skills - Strong time-management skills - Self-motivated - Reliable and consistent transportation required - Ability to work a flexible schedule; some evening and weekend hours will be required on occasion BENEFITS: - Two weeks (10 days) paid vacation per year, with increase to three weeks after one year of employment - Approximately 16 paid holidays per year (this includes an end of the year break where the office is closed between Christmas and New Year's Day) - Medical, dental, and vision group insurance plans offered; employer pays portion of premiums - Supplemental insurance plans and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered - After two years of employment, PRG employees are eligible to contribute to a simple IRA retirement plan with employer match STARTING WAGE: $40,000 HOURS: Full-time position of approximately 40 hours per week. Some evening and weekend hours may be required LOCATION: This position is located in the New Orleans office (8434 Oak Street, NOLA 70118).* *This position will be home-based at first, as all PRG staff are currently working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. START DATE: September 1, 2020 (precise start date is flexible depending on availability) TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter, resume, application form, unofficial college transcripts, and three references to applications@policyandresearch.com and make sure to include "Administrative Assistant Application" in the email subject line. Please submit your materials as soon as possible-the search will remain open until we find the right candidate.

  • Locations
    Metairie, LA • Kenner, LA • New Orleans, LA • Thibodaux, LA • Houma, LA • Hammond, LA • Covington, LA • Slidell, LA • Baton Rouge, LA • Saint Rose, LA