Location Onsite:- Providence, RI, 02903
Schedule:- Monday Friday 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Hours per week:- 35 hours
Contract:- 6 months
Job Summary:
The Grants Project Specialist will provide direct support to a senior manager, coordinating scheduling, managing deadlines, and overseeing project tasks. The role requires excellent organizational skills, multitasking ability, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. This position is 100% onsite and involves working independently as well as collaboratively with a team. A legal assistant background is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Schedule and coordinate meetings on behalf of the senior manager.
- Track and manage project deadlines and deliverables.
- Provide administrative and project support with strong attention to detail.
- Maintain organized records and prepare necessary documentation.
- Communicate effectively via phone and email with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support project management functions to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborate with team members while also working independently as needed.
- Utilize Microsoft Word and Excel to create reports, documents, and spreadsheets.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent communication and phone skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Prior experience as a legal assistant or in a similar administrative role preferred.
