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JOB TITLE : Program Assistant, Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS)/Operations
Department/Division : Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS)/Operations
Location(s) : Fairfax, VA

JOB DESCRIPTION :
The candidate will assist the Program Managers in all aspects of program management and assist with the GMS nomination process.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :
  • Respond to staff, Institution and Gates Scholar inquiries regarding GMS program.
  • Participate in freshman confirmation and awarding scholarship recipients, which includes reviewing financial and academic eligibility documents.
  • Track and maintain scholarship recipients through database management.
  • Create and maintain files for new and current scholars.
  • Assists in planning and compiling materials for conferences, meeting and seminars.
  • Produce correspondence and reposts as requested.
  • Assist with the GMS nomination process.
  • Perform routine administrative tasks to support various projects as assigned.
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    REQUIREMENTS :
  • High school diploma, Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years administrative or student support service experience.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Strong math skills
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.
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    ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS :

     
    TO APPLY :
    To apply to any of these positions do one of the following:
    1.  Send an e-mail message with a resume and cover letter in the body of the e-mail (or as attachments) to: resumes@uncf.org
    (Note: Word 7.0 or ASCII files are preferred)
    2.  Fax your resume and cover letter to: 703-205-3507
    3.  Mail your resume and cover letter to:
    United Negro College Fund
    Human Resources
    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
    P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, Virginia 22031-8044