JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, policy influence and a working plan to bring life-changing therapies from the lab to the community. As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF has invested nearly $2B in research over the past 45 years and is sponsoring scientific research in 17 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.jdrf.org.

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease.

The Program Assistant is a member of the National Scientific Research Program team supporting the tactical execution of project and program management for the Core Program Teams. The Program Assistant will play a critical role in the scheduling, organizing, and preparing internal and external meetings.  

The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, diverse experience and skills, and collaborative spirit to a high-performing team. They will be comfortable with ambiguity, flexible with performing diverse tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Schedule, plan, and execute offsite and onsite meetings for the team. 

• Prepare and coordinate meeting resources, background materials, and reports as needed. Conduct research, assemble and analyze data to prepare reports and documents.  

• Coordinate and prepare the agendas for the Research team meetings. 

• Organize team files in Sharepoint and other project management software 

• Perform various other administrative tasks as needed, such as expense reporting, invoice processing, etc. 

• Represent the Research team internally and externally; acting as a liaison between the president, key executives, and staff throughout the Foundation. 

• Oversees the administrative processes, redesigning processes where appropriate to achieve efficiency enhancements. Take on special projects as needed. 

• 0-2 years of experience. 

• Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams 

• Expertise in developing and preparing presentations, reports, and business correspondence. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Strong organizational skills. 

• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and work in a fast-paced environment 

• Demonstrated sense of urgency and accountability 

• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to work in collaboration with other functions, resolve conflicts and challenges 

EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor’s degree required, Biology major preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.