Title: Administrative Associate Location: New Haven Job Description: Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! Overview Serve as a special projects coordinator and administrative associate for the Human Nature Lab, supporting the documentation, dissemination, and public presentation of the Lab’s research. Lead the creation and production of video and multimedia content to communicate research findings to general and scientific audiences, including content for the Lab website, grant applications, and public outreach. Develop and maintain written materials that describe ongoing and completed research projects for use in grant proposals, progress reports, and institutional communications. Assist with updating and expanding the Lab website with new research content, project summaries, and multimedia assets. Support the coordination of special initiatives across multiple concurrent projects, including logistics for domestic and international field work. Assist with bio-social science research activities, regulatory documentation, and background research as needed. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills and Abilities - Experience with video production, filming, editing, and multimedia content creation for scientific communication, outreach, or journalism purposes. - Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple special projects simultaneously in a fast-paced research environment. - Strong writing skills with experience preparing research summaries, reports, web content, or materials for grant applications. - Experience updating and managing website content, including writing and organizing materials for public-facing platforms. - Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills; ability to work collaboratively with a diverse, multidisciplinary team. - Demonstrated interest in public health, human behavior, and/or social science research. - Experience supporting logistics and coordination for travel, events, or field-based activities. Preferred Skills and Abilities 1. Experience in an academic or research setting, with knowledge of grant-funded project management. 2. Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field. 3. Familiarity with data management and web programming tools (e.g., Qualtrics, Google Suite, database systems). 4. Experience in social media management, website development, and using software such as Adobe Photoshop. 5. Prior experience with executive-level administrative support or specialized program coordination. Principal Responsibilities 1. Administers a department program, processes and/or workflows. Aligns with department mission and goals. 2. Works closely with department leadership and colleagues to help ensure success. Develops activities, monitors effectiveness, and identifies potential areas of improvement or change. 3. Manages administration including use of resources. 4. Conducts outreach and communications as needed. 5. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Category Professional Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade Administration & Operations Compensation Grade Profile Associate (P4) Salary Range $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 Time Type Full time Duration Type Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term) Work Model Hybrid Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. 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