Santa Clara University

Administrative Assistant

Northern California Innocence Project
Full-Time ,Fixed Term, 11/10/09 - 4/30/11, $16.19/hr.

Requisition Number (please reference): 1000613

For information about the benefits offered by Santa Clara University, please visit: http://www.scu.edu/hr/benefits/

Purpose:

This is a full-time position, currently funded by an 18-month grant. Providing administrative support to the Project Manager and staff includes general clerical, receptionist, and project based work.

I. Rank

Full time position, 18 month appointment, reappointment subject to limits of funding.

II. California DNA Post Conviction Assistance Program

This program is funded by the NIJ Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program. It will systematically identify and review the California cases that are the subject of the program grant, search for testable DNA evidence, and in appropriate cases, seek testing of that evidence.

III. Essential Functions

1. Perform general clerical duties
2. Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system
3. Coordinate and maintain records for staff
4. Setup and coordinate meetings
5. Support Project Manager and staff in assigned project based work

IV. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong written and oral communication skills, well-organized, and skilled in managing and collecting documents. Experience with database management software.

V. Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years Administrative Assistant experience.

Santa Clara University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website at http://www.scu.edu/cs/. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.