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JOB SUMMARY

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences seeks applicants for a full-time position as an Educational Program Assistant 1 for the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (https://hdfs.uconn.edu). Under the direction of the Educational Program Administrator, this position will provide programmatic and administrative support to the Department with a focus on the Department’s graduate program and the Child Development Labs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support for the Department’s graduate programs including but not limited to graduate admissions, orientation, milestone tracking, and fellowship payments.
• Process Graduate Assistantship payroll transactions for academic year appointments and summer special payroll.
• Assist with Department event planning, advertising, and management.
• Assist with Departmental digital communications including newsletters and social media.
• Process tuition billing, enrollments, and waitlist for the Child Development Labs.
• Provide supervision for the Department’s student administrative assistants.
• Process Student Labor payroll transactions for the Department, including those of the Child Development Labs.
• Maintain accurate records, assemble data, and prepare statistical and/or historical reports as needed.
• Organize and distribute mail, deliveries, and returns for the Department.
• Assist with management of departmental space including room reservations, work order entry, and maintenance of physical and digital displays.
• Provide general office support including answering phones, responding to inquiries, greeting and directing visitors, directing calls, and related tasks.
• Perform other related work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
2. One year of related experience
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
5. Demonstrated customer service skills.
6. Proven ability to manage time in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience working in a higher education setting.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently and regularly exercise judgment regarding administrative detail and procedures.
3. Demonstrated ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
4. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
5. Ability to engage, connect, and work with diverse student, administrative, and faculty populations and to demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in an educational setting.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/health-benefits/. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #496836 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on January 6, 2025. 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.