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Salish Kootenai College is seeking an organized and proactive Assistant to provide essential support for numerous workforce development projects that are directly aligned with the Headwaters Tech Hub's "Supporting Tribal Education Pathways" (HTH-STEP) project goals and objectives. STEP, a 5-year project funded by EDA, aims to achieve two main goals: (1) to create a growth-minded learning ecosystem that cultivates individual, collective, and culturally-based STEM identities in underrepresented communities and (2) to expand the current/future STEM workforce in and from these communities with appropriate skills to be competitive and help support the health of their communities. This role is crucial to the overall success of the project, supporting the staff, particularly the STEP PI and Project Manager, and assisting with critical tasks associated with planning, implementing, and evaluating the grant-related activities. The responsibilities of this position involve handling a variety of administrative tasks, including budget tracking, program logistics, purchase orders, travel requests, data collection, and general office support. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications: Education: Associate's degree or higher is required. Preferred degree disciplines are Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field. At least five years of high-level project management or administrative experience, preferably in an educational or workforce development setting, will be considered in lieu of this degree requirement. Experience: A minimum of two years of project management or administrative experience is required. Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite, and other specialized software. Advanced skills in managing spreadsheets (e.g., Excel and Google Sheets) is highly preferred (e.g. familiarity with functions like pivot tables, merge, and data tools). Skills and experience in designing promotional materials is preferred. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail and accuracy in financial and administrative tasks. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

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