Program Associate - Mercatus Center at George Mason University - Fairfax, VA

About the Mercatus Center :

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University advances knowledge about how markets work to improve people’s lives and fosters understanding of the institutions that support prosperity and human well-being.

About the Role :

The Mercatus Center seeks a bright and motivated Program Associate to join the Research & Programs team. As a Program Associate, you’ll contribute to supporting program leads and scholars, ensuring successful events, and executing project logistics, along with myriad other administrative functions requiring excellent attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.

You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your professional skillset and work toward your own career goals. The team encourages advancement through university courses; this is the perfect position and team environment for someone interested in pursuing an advanced degree.

This position reports to the Program Manager at Research & Programs and works primarily at the office on the Fairfax campus.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Assist the Senior Director of Talent Programs and the Program Manager with database management and data collection, such as management of large volume of data across multiple software / platforms and data sources. Most frequently, this will include collecting and analyzing feedback from a diverse set of participants in our talent programs to evaluate and communicate the success of our talent programs.
• Draft program notes and reports and execute special projects, delegating subtasks to other junior staff as relevant
• Provide administrative support for talent programs, including staffing events (which include evening and weekend events) and preparing materials, assisting with recruiting efforts, and helping with the scheduling and administrative needs of program leads and scholars
• Contribute to office management for the Fairfax office by sharing reception desk duties and assisting in day-to-day operations, including facilities maintenance office and kitchen supply inventory, and presenting a professional office appearance
• Assist with creating website content, as well as copyediting manuscripts, journal articles, and other research products

Minimum Requirements :

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications :

EEO Statement :

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to Apply :

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) inonePDF document :

Cover letter including :

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link : talentmarket.org / apply-for-your-dream-job /

Questions can be directed to Savannah Rupp, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is assisting with the search : Savannah@talentmarket.org.

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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