Opportunities

Senior Administrative Assistant (DISSC/YCGS)

Yale University has two new dynamic and rapidly growing centers: the Center for Geospatial Solutions and the Data-Intensive Social Science Center. Both are dedicated to advancing faculty research and are looking for a Senior Administrative Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, organized, and solutions-driven professional to take charge of administrative support functions in a pioneering environment. You will have the unique ability to shape and implement your own systems and processes, creating efficient workflows that support our Directors and Faculty in driving impactful research initiatives. If you're eager to build, streamline, and truly own the administrative framework that will support Yale’s mission of research excellence, we invite you to apply!

Reporting to the Program managers of Data Intensive Social Science Centers (DISSC) and Yale Center for Geospatial Solutions (YCGS) the position will also provide support to the Program managers, senior staff, and to postdocs and graduate students of resident faculty. Primary responsibilities include: executive assistance (e.g., scheduling, travel arrangements, financial transactions, and online representation) for the Centers and on occasion other faculty leadership; curating and maintaining documentation related to Center and Center Director activities; processing financial transactions related to Center activities; arranging travel and logistics for guests of the Center; providing direct assistance in scheduling, welcoming, and running events such as invited talks and workshops. The incumbent also supports in part Institute-run activities including events, workshops, and gatherings. This fast-paced role in a growing center is situated in a team and interfaces with faculty, staff, and guests on a regular basis.

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Research Assistants

Throughout the year, DISSC offers opportunities for students to work on data intensive projects as paid research assistants.

If you are interested in working with us and are a current Yale student, please email your CV to dissc@yale.edu.