Job Opportunities
POSITION TITLE: Administrative and Library Assistant (New York, NY)
START DATE: Immediately
JOB DESCRIPTION
Administrative support for the Vice President for Research and Directors of Research, and library, archival and data management support for the division. Administrative responsibilities include assisting with travel and meeting arrangements; copying and circulating materials requested by senior staff; sorting research division mail; filing materials and publications; and assisting with Research project tasks, if time permits. Library responsibilities include acquiring publications as requested; maintenance of Guttmacher library and project files; maintaining electronic data files, organizing and labeling them; maintaining paper files; assisting project managers in archiving projects; and assisting Research staff in accessing data sets.
QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS required. Must have highly developed organizational and communication skills with careful attention to detail, and ability to take initiative and work independently. Interest or experience in social sciences or women’s/reproductive health; ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask. One to two years’ administrative assistant experience desirable. Must be thorough, reliable, efficient, and professional. Sense of responsibility and good judgment in performing tasks and in handling confidential information. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet, Access or other database applications. Knowledge of statistical software such as SPSS or Stata and different data file formats (ASCII and system files) is desirable. Experience with PowerPoint and Reference Manager a plus.
SALARY:
Mid 30’s. Annual salary review.
BENEFITS
Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), disability, transit passes and generous time off.
CONTACT
Linda Harris
Guttmacher Institute
125 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
Fax (212) 558-6268
Email resume/cover letter to applytoguttmacher@guttmacher.org
No phone calls, please. Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
POSITION TITLE: Research Assistant (New York, NY)
START DATE: Immediately
JOB DESCRIPTION
Assist with social science research pertaining to reproductive behavior and health services (principally family planning, sexual behavior and abortion) in both domestic and international contexts. Depending on qualifications and workflow, duties may include assisting with survey fielding, phone follow-up of survey responses, questionnaire coding, data processing, table construction, library work and other research assistance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree is required. The position requires good organizational and communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail, computer aptitude, and ability to work well both individually and in a group. Knowledge of spreadsheet, database, and/or statistical analysis software and fluency in Spanish or French, are desirable. Experience, training, and/or interest in reproductive health issues is helpful.
SALARY:
Mid $30’s, depending on work experience and/or training.
BENEFITS
Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, transit passes and generous time off.
CONTACT
Linda Harris
Guttmacher Institute
125 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
Fax (212) 558-6268
Email resume/cover letter to applytoguttmacher@guttmacher.org
No phone calls, please. Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
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