John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students, of which nearly half are first in their family to attend college; a large portion are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.
The Program for Research Initiatives in Science and Math (PRISM) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice provides academic and pre-professional support to undergraduate STEM students of all levels to promote their pursuit of professional careers in the sciences. Founded in 2006, PRISM has been recognized for having a national impact on promoting the entry of underrepresented students into the sciences. PRISM, is located at John Jay College near Columbus Circle in the heart of Manhattan, NYC.
POSITION OVERVIEW
PRISM is seeking a full-time Grant Administrative Assistant to provide support to the management of its thriving undergraduate pre-professional programs in science, computer science, and math. Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to assisting with the scheduling, implementation, and administrative needs of PRISM’s programming, such as submitting expenses for payment and reconciliation, making travel arrangements for conferences and external speakers, helping to organize student events by reserving venues and/or transportation, and scheduling stakeholder meetings and taking detailed minutes. Reporting to the Senior Grant Program Manager, the Grant Administrative Assistant will apply some independent judgment in providing logistical support to ensure efficient operation of PRISM’s programs.