Job details

Program Assistant

Job no: 494169
Work type: Staff
Location: Marquette, MI 49855
Categories: Office/Administrative Support, Other

Position Title:

Program Assistant

Department:

Student Support Services

Term of Assignment:

Grant term

Term End Date, If Applicable:

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt = overtime eligible

Work Schedule:

Traditionally Monday to Friday, 8:00 am -5:00 pm; grant approved through August 31, 2025

Salary:

$15.50

Travel:

No travel

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties:

Under general supervision, perform various clerical and administrative duties. Interact with Student Support Services program participants and campus community. Provide necessary information/explain program regulations to students/campus community to help ensure college and federal regulatory compliance. Responsible for entry and maintenance of project records/data/forms.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education:

High School Graduation or Equivalent

Discipline / Degree Area:

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:

Required Minimum Work Experience:

Five years' progressive office work experience or Bachelor's Degree.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:

Ability to accurately and efficiently perform and maintain required computerized tasks to include any combination of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail or web-based applications.
Strong customer service skills both in person and through phone and e-mail.
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Well-developed organizational skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to multi-task and handle frequent interruptions.
Ability to work as a contributing member of a team.
Ability to work independently.
Comprehensive knowledge of University procedures; and ability/willingness to learn TRIO regulations and procedures.
Willingness to learn office software including web page design and maintenance; willingness to remain current with/maintain social media applications.
Ability to troubleshoot database problems.
Capable of running the SSS project office smoothly without supervision or direction; ability to resolve emerging needs of students via walk-in, email, or phone.
Proven effectiveness with highly detailed office procedures.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

Experience working in, or being part of, TRIO or similar education opportunity programs.
Bachelor's Degree.

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Submit application, cover letter, resume and reference list.

Contact Information:

Brenda Bickler, Employment Specialist, 906-227-2114

Equal Employment Opportunity:

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees.

Advertised: May 31 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 14 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

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