Job Opportunity for Pol Sci Graduates

Citizen University – Administrative Assistant Position 

Citizen University teaches and promotes the art of powerful citizenship. We work with a national array of partners to help Americans cultivate the values, systems knowledge, and skills of effective citizenship. As a key part of the Citizen University team, you will provide logistical and organizational support for Citizen University staff and programs; liaise with community partners, groups and individuals; maintain a Citizen University presence on social media; participate in team meetings; and fulfill other programming and logistical needs as they arise.

Responsibilities:
• Organizing calendar and scheduling appointments and travel for CEO Eric Liu
• Maintaining professional relationships
• Responding to requests and inquires from the public
• Assisting with planning and execution of annual National Conference
• Providing logistical support for Citizen University’s portfolio of programs including the Civic Collaboratory, Sworn Again America, and the Power Curriculum

Qualifications and skills: 
• Undergraduate degree
• Computer literacy including spreadsheets, email, and wordprocessing
• Knowledge/interest in social media • Attention to detail and self-motivated
• Interpersonal: Tact and diplomacy, empathy, problem solving, team player
• Communication: Good verbal and writing
• Passionate about organization’s goals
• Sense of humor, creative and ready to improvise

Part-time, 20-30 hours per week with increased time and responsibilities possible. Pay based on experience. More information on Citizen University and our team can be found at www.citizenuniversity.us. Please send résumé and cover letter by May 16th to ben@citizenuniversity.us