USM Women & Gender Studies

06/12/2020

Today’s protests build on a long tradition of activism.

09/18/2018

The discussion now swirling around the Supreme Court nominee asks an insidious question: Is sexual assault simply the way of the world?

05/16/2018

Tuesday's "Equal Pay Day" is the perfect time to draw attention to President Trump's move to rollback protections for women workers, activists say.

12/08/2017

This page is no longer active; please "like" the active WGS page: "USM Women & Gender Studies Program". THANKS

08/01/2017

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03/04/2017

01/13/2017

The Opportunity Maine Tax Credit reimburses student loan payments for college graduates who live and work in Maine. Graduation Year How You Qualify What You Get Prior to 2008 Does not qualify. n/a 2008 - 2012 – Currently be a Maine resident.– Was a Maine citizen while attending college/university.–…

12/11/2015

Hey fans of feminism - There is still room in a few sections of Intro to Women and Gender Studies classes offered in Portland during spring semester: Mondays from 4:10 to 6:40 p.m. (taught by Wendy Chapkis) Tuesdays from 4:10 to 6:40 p.m. (taught by Wendy Chapkis) or Mon/Wed from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. (taught by Lorrayne Carroll) Also, there are a few seats available in a section of Intro being taught in Gorham Tues/Thurs from 11 to 12:15 (taught by Sarah Lockridge).

10/20/2015

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Entering our third decade of transformative teaching at the University of Southern Maine.

09/19/2015

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Entering our third decade of transformative teaching at the University of Southern Maine.

09/04/2015

Sarssm

We are looking for a Part Time Office Manager to join our team. See the full description below, and please share!

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Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine is seeking a Part Time Office Manager for its office location in Portland, 20 hours per week, $14.50 per hour with part time benefits.
Please seen job description and reply with resume, cover letter and three references to:
Amy L. Stanley, Executive Director
SARSSM
PO Box 1371
Portland, Maine 04104
or email to [email protected]
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TITLE
Office Manager

PURPOSE
To provide administrative support to SARSSM’s programs and the Executive Director

ACCOUNTABILITY
The Office Manager is accountable to the Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent life and work experience
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible and respond to changing priorities
• Awareness of and sensitivity to issues of sexual victimization
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RESPONSIBILITIES

OFFICE MANAGEMENT
• Perform routine office tasks including photocopying, tracking office supplies, collection and distribution of mail, etc.
• Assist the Executive Director in the administration of agency business, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Preparation of agency manuals and brochures.
• Preparation of statistical reports, including, all agency programs, DHHS, MECASA, municipalities, and others as requested by the Executive Director.
• Ensure the maintenance and operation of all office equipment, including telephone, fax, copy machine, postage meter and computers, monitor messages from infosars.com.
• Organize and supervise bulk mailings
• Maintain databases, including data entry into the donor database, Exceed.
• Help organize logistics and materials for Special Events and fundraising.
• Other administrative tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.