JOB REQUIREMENTS: BPC is seeking a highly dependable and dynamic
Organizational and Operational Support professional who will be
responsible for day-to-day tasks to maintain BPC\'s operations. This
person will work under the direction of BPC\'s Executive Assistant day
to day and will be evaluated as an employee by BPC\'s President. Daily
work includes filing, managing, and upkeep of BPC\'s operational
documents and recordkeeping; managing mail (receiving, sorting,
distributing, mailing); photocopying and printing; taking care of
recycling/garbage; restocking supplies; and other administrative duties
as assigned. As the OOS person grows and shows consistent work
performance, they may also grow with BPC to support the scientific,
design, and/or project management team members. This person must be
highly motivated, work independently to complete tasks within a team
environment, and be grounded in high ethical and professional standards.
BPC requires this person to be highly efficient, highly functioning, and
able to independently support and manage assigned tasks across multiple
projects and deadlines. Literacy in technology and software use is a
requirement for this position. Experience with diversity, equity, and
inclusion is valued but not mandatory. In summary, a combination of
administrative, technology, and office administrative management skills
is important, and BPC\'s team will provide on-the job training and
support. The position will begin as a part-time position and can be
moved to full-time depending on performance and organizational needs.
Additional details are below. Duties 1. Support office operations and
duties as assigned by BPC Executive Assistant, BPC President, or BPC
senior staff as a key staff person to support smooth operational flow.
(80%) 2. Provide administrative and project support for BPC Executive
Assistant and/or BPC President on external conference or academic
initiatives; support for publications and advisory or editorial board
appointments; research and secure logistics for travel; conference
registration and preparation; notetaking and preserving/managing key
information related to conference, academic, or other projects and
initiatives. (10%) 3. Internally support daily operations of BPC
physical offices and digital environments, including cloud computing and
virtual project management spaces, especially related to IT, fiscal, and
HR functions. (5%) 4. Provide additional research and project support as
needed and training allows, including literature reviews, data
collection, technical writing, data visualization, and digital
dissemination of research products. (5%) ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: High school diploma and/or technical degree.
See also \"preferred\" qualifications section below. 1-3 years of
successful administrative/operational support experience in a
fast-paced, research, technical, health, human services, or educational
setting. Strong attention to detail, excellent critical thinking and
problem solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and
collaboratively. Effective communication skills and proven performance
in project, time, and task management to work efficiently and
responsibly as part of a team. Strong business communication skills plus
demonstrated technology proficiencies in Microsoft products (i.e.,
Office, PowerPoint, and Outlook); cloud file management systems (i.e.,
DropBox, Google Drive, SharePoint, Teams); online survey design software
(i.e., Survey Monkey); project management software (i.e., Asana or
similar); digital video and/or art software (i.e., Canva or similar);
online meeting software (i.e., Zoom, Google Meet, or similar), and other
software or websites from online journal articles or other professional
associations used to support online research and development efforts
Excellent interpersonal practices including, active listening, empathy,
emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, note taking, synthesis,
comprehension, and adaptability / flexibility skill sets. The ability to
interact with a diverse group of constituents (public policy makers,
elected officials, Tribal Nations, multi-ethnic/racial groups, LGBTQ,
low socio-economic status, etc.) from across geographic regions and
sectors (i.e., public, private, nonprofit, Tribal, and international).
Common sense, a consistent and strong work ethic, and a proven
performance record of working with teams and making independent
contributions to team projects. An employment background that
establishes that you have years of working for an employer or employers
or have been engaged in meaningful activities (i.e. caregiving, going to
school, etc.) and not a record of job hopping. Preferred: Undergraduate
or graduate degree(s) in education, social science, business or project
management, communications, or related discipline. Additional
professional certification(s) in project management, marketing and
communications, social media, technology, data visualization, and/or
administrative assistant areas are wonderful assets to bring to BPC.
Coursework and/or experience with applied research evaluation and/or
research methods, data collection, data analysis, drafting reports,
drafting PowerPoints or presentations, literature reviews, and/or
instrument design. Familiarity with technical/academic writing as it
relates to formatting, layouts, editing, and presentation. Skill with
graphic design and data visualization, audio or video editing, APA text
editing, and producing text and visual documents in digital workspaces.
** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: Interested applicants should
email an interesting and authentic cover letter and share their resume
in PDF or Word format. These can be emailed to BPC\'s HR Department at
info@bpcwi.com with cc\'s to Eden@bpcwi.com and Dave@bpcwi.com. Initial
screening of applications will begin immediately and the position will
remain open until an appropriate person is selected. Please make no
direct calls, emails, social media, or other contact to BPC or Dr.
Nicole Bowman, BPC President, regarding this position. If you are
selected as a prospective candidate, BPC will be in touch with you
regarding your inquiry. E-Mail a Rsum: info@bpcwi.com Qualified females,
minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are
encouraged to apply.
