The incumbent will work as a program assistant to one of the divisions of the Transition Center at the Foreign Service Institute. Responsibilities will include a wide variety of tasks regarding curriculum and evaluation; virtual training support, course logistics management, report writing and other administrative tasks as assigned. The incumbent will work very closely with course coordinators and specialists.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Tasks:

• Independently and collaboratively manage tasks as assigned, to include: publicity campaigns, virtual learning editing and creation, room reservation, course material creation, course logistics, A/V projects, travel documents, etc.
• Manage the administration of program evaluation surveys by working closely with program administrators to ensure surveys reflect course content and structure.
• With Division Director and staff members, collaboratively establish short and long term goals and objectives

Data Systems: Management, Design, Maintenance and Reporting

• Without oversight, create and maintain Division data sets drawn from a variety of data sources.
• Work collaboratively with course coordinators and instructors to implement tracking systems for student performance data.
• On one’s own initiative, design and implement visual reporting templates for complex data analyses.
• Independently develop SOPs for data entry, management, and analysis processes.

Research

• Independently research topics as assigned and draft concise summaries and briefings of research findings for Division Director and/or team leads.
• Based on research and independent analysis draft reports for use in Transition Center strategic planning and decision making.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Two years of experience in a related field
• Secret Clearance

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
• Three years of experience in a related field preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Superior organization skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong customer service aptitude
• Ability to work individually and as a member of a team
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to follow technical direction as delivered by the government technical monitor and/or government staff members
• Ability to interact effectively in a multicultural setting
• Ability to manipulate information in existing databases
• Familiar with or the ability to learn survey research software, databases and reference materials to collect information
• Ability to present yourself professionally in a government environment and to inspire confidence with those with whom you have contact

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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