{"id":329,"date":"2013-04-08T14:25:28","date_gmt":"2013-04-08T18:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/envs\/?p=329"},"modified":"2013-04-08T14:25:28","modified_gmt":"2013-04-08T18:25:28","slug":"job-program-assistant-for-greenhouse-gas-management-institute-northern-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/envs\/2013\/04\/08\/job-program-assistant-for-greenhouse-gas-management-institute-northern-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"JOB: Program Assistant for Greenhouse Gas Management Institute, Northern CA"},"content":{"rendered":"
Position Announcement: Educational Program Assistant<\/b><\/div>\n
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Join an entrepreneurial mission-driven nonprofit organization established to build the quality and capacity of people around the world working on climate change and greenhouse gas management.<\/div>\n
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The Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI) is actively seeking a Program Assistant with primary responsibility for day-to-day operation of its Education Program. The ideal candidate will be technologically savvy, possess excellent personal skills, be very comfortable with taking initiative without close supervision, and be committed to making a difference on the issue of climate change.<\/div>\n
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Start Date:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Immediately<\/div>\n
Location:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 United States, with preference for Northern California<\/div>\n
Type:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Full-Time, Permanent<\/div>\n
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Position Summary<\/b><\/div>\n
This administrative position reports to the Director of Operations, with responsibility for managing course enrollments, registration, and learner support. The Program Assistant is the primary point of contact for quality control of educational materials, website maintenance, learner support and inquiries, scholarship requests, order processing, payment tracking, quarterly reporting, exams and certificates, and databases.<\/div>\n
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Responsibilities<\/b><\/div>\n
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*\u00a0\u00a0Registrar functions: interaction with remote learners via phone and email to address inquiries and<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Manage day to day educational program operations (e.g., course enrollments and financial tracking of tuition and exam fees, program metrics and reporting, etc.)<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Update the organization website using WordPress<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Perform classroom support functions to assist online learners and instructors<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Participate in weekly staff calls<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Assist in new course development through instructional design and e-learning development using Smartbuilder<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Quality control of educational materials<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Marketing, sales and contracting support<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Support membership community<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Quarterly reporting to management<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Opportunity to get involved with marketing, sales and contracting activities<\/div>\n
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Requirements, Abilities and Characteristics:<\/b><\/div>\n
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*\u00a0\u00a0Ability to communicate with extreme professionalism to GHGMI learners, alumni, and members<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Passion for the mission of the Institute<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Strong ability to take initiative<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Accurate recordkeeping<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently, often with minimal oversight, as well as part of a team<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Previous experience with web editing or graphics<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) software. Microsoft Access desirable<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Ability to learn new systems and tools quickly<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Critical thinker, organized, detail oriented, clear communicator<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Previous experience in a learning\/educational environment. Familiarity with Moodle learning management system preferred<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0A Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Marketing and communications experience desired<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Ability to work in a networked virtual office environment<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Implement and evaluate administrative procedures<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Manage multiple projects and deliver products by deadlines<\/div>\n
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Compensation and Benefits:<\/b><\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Salary: commensurate with experience and qualifications<\/div>\n
*\u00a0\u00a0Vacation: 4 weeks per year<\/div>\n
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Please send to careers@ghginstitute.org<\/a><\/b> a resume and cover letter that responds specifically to each Requirements, Abilities and Characteristics bullet.<\/i> No telephone calls, please. Please do not reply to this address. Applications will be reviewed immediately.<\/div>\n
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The Greenhouse Gas Management Institute was established in 2007 with the mission to address climate change by building and developing a global community of experts with the highest standards of professional practice in measuring, accounting, auditing and managing greenhouse gas emissions; meeting the needs of governments, corporations, and organizations large and small. For more information go to www.ghginstitute.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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The Institute is a U.S. 501(c)(3) registered charitable nonprofit organization. It operates as a uniquely virtual organization to minimize its carbon footprint. All staff telecommute from home offices.<\/div>\n
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GHGMI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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