Department NIAR ATLAS Campus Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus Hire Type Part Time Pay $18 per hour Work Schedule Flexible; work is performed on-site and in person. Export Compliance Requirement No export control requirement. Job Story The NIAR ATLAS lab is looking for an assistant for their Program Management position. Job Duties Assist the Program Manager in updating project schedules, tracking milestone completions, and monitoring action items. Organize, archive, and route engineering
project data, customer deliverables, and compliance records. Coordinate meeting logistics, prepare agendas, and take highly accurate, technical meeting minutes for client and research review teams. Help compile internal project status metrics, charts, and presentation decks for leadership reviews. Serve as an internal point of contact to follow up with multidisciplinary engineering teams on overdue project inputs. Perform general operational and office administration tasks as assigned to streamline laboratory operations. Additional Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Basic understanding of project management lifecycle phases or engineering design workflows. Excellent technical written and oral communication skills to interact professionally with cross-functional teams. Strong attention to detail, organization, and a demonstrated ability to execute assigned tasks independently. Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary research lab environment. Capable of performing standard duties involving standing, walking, and remaining in a stationary position operating office equipment. Preferred Qualifications Experience or familiarity with project tracking software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello, or 3DEXPERIENCE platform). Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Additional Information Work is done on site at the main NIAR building on campus or at Sector A. Physical Requirements Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information
