Senior Program Assistant - National Academy of Engineering

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Job Description Summary: The Senior Program Assistant is responsible for supporting the Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering (FOE) Program, a signature activity of NAE. The current FOE portfolio includes one US and four international programs with Germany, Japan, China, and the EU. The FOE program brings together highly accomplished early-career engineers from industry, academia, and government to discuss pioneering technical work and leading-edge research in various engineering fields and industry sectors. The meetings provide an opportunity for participants, early in their careers, to learn about cutting-edge developments in fields other than their own, thereby facilitating collaborative, cross-disciplinary, and cross-sectoral work. The Senior Program Assistant performs complex administrative duties for the FOE program with meticulousness and under minimal supervision. Attention to detail and customer-oriented attitude are required. Coordinates logistical and administrative aspects of meetings. Writes, edits, and formats routine correspondence. Interfaces with program stakeholders and performs duties involving review activities. Plans administrative aspects of unit and co...