Program Assistant WISE / part-time 18 hours

Profile

Program Assistant WISE / part-time 18 hours

Category:

Staff

Department:

Senior Education (W.I.S.E.)

Locations:

Worcester, MA

Posted:

Feb 16, 2022

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time

Position ID:

142921

Share

About Assumption University:

Assumption University is a comprehensive, Catholic liberal arts institution sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption. We awaken in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Our curricular and co-curricular programs provide students with an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. We are a diverse community that welcomes different points of view and embraces all who share our mission. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason and by the pursuit of the truth in the company of friends, an Assumption education transforms the minds and hearts of students. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Assumption favors diversity, ecumenically welcomes all who share its goals, and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented racial minorities to apply.

Job Description:

BASIC PURPOSE: In support of the mission of the University, provides administrative and secretarial support to the WISE program.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Performs administrative, secretarial and receptionist duties for the WISE program as assigned by the program director.

2. Registers and processes payment for students in the WISE program, and answers inquiries daily, in-person, by phone and email.

3. Keeps all required records for the program, including databases. Maintains necessary supplies. Informs WISE students of class postponements/cancellations by faculty.

4. Assists in the scheduling and promotion of WISE programs and events.

5. Performs similar or related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

* Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.

* Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

* Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.

* Word processing and/or data entry skills.

* Records maintenance skills.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

* Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.

* Database management skills.

* Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.

* Ability to use Microsoft Office Products

* Website and Facebook Management Skills

Additional Information:

SCOPE:

* Interacts on a regular basis with all members of the University community, including faculty members, administration, staff, students, and Trustees.

* Supervises work-study students.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands listed are typical of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. We may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see, hear, read, write, walk, sit, stand, stoop, kneel or bend; reach with hands and arms; use office equipment such as computer, telephone, calculator, and fax machine. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

Application Instructions:

Please be sure to submit your cover letter addressing qualifications for this position along with your resume.

Thank you

Company info

Assumption College
Website : http://www.assumption.edu