| The Program Assistant provides administrative support for the manager of academic affairs and program staff, including assistance with AHA committees, special projects, and related activities. Working at the largest professional organization for historians in the United States, the program assistant will have the opportunity to participate in initiatives focused on undergraduate and graduate education in history, collect and interpret data, organize meetings and conferences, and learn about various aspects of academic and nonprofit culture. The program assistant reports to the academic affairs manager. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Provide administrative support for AHA Academic Affairs staff, Teaching Division, and related committees, including preparation of meeting agendas and materials, research, and follow-up reports, and support for programming at the annual meeting.
- Assist with meeting and event planning, correspondence and group communications, online research (including history content and market research), data compilation, updating online content, and reimbursement processing and tracking.
- Attend the AHA annual meeting and perform logistical and customer service tasks as needed.
- Contribute content to various AHA publications as required, including Perspectives on History, AHA Today, and Fortnightly News.
- Provide general office assistance, such as covering phones or greeting visitors, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/KEY ATTRIBUTES: - Bachelor’s Degree in history or comparable field
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new digital tools such as membership and conference databases and content management systems
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments from multiple supervisors
- Ability to work independently
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Adept at handling confidential and/or sensitive information
- Must have legal right to work in the United States
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt SCHEDULE AND TRAVEL: Full-time, Monday through Friday. Required travel once a year to annual meeting. APPLY: https://apply.interfolio.com/49994 |
