Program Assistant II

Job no: 495255
Position type: Staff Full Time
Location: Ypsilanti
Division/Equivalent: Academic and Student Affairs
School/Unit: College of Eng & Technology
Department/Office: COET Dean
Categories: Academic & Student Affairs

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Title: Program Assistant II

Employee Classification: PT

Pay Grade: PT 07

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision: COET Dean

Department: College of Eng & Technology

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Provide administrative assistance in support of the delivery of special training and/or educational programs, requiring coordination of significant operational activities and high level of discretion/independent judgment in decision making.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate arrangements for delivery of assigned training and/or educational programs, including scheduling, facilities, and materials arrangements, instructor confirmations, and the like; provide on-site troubleshooting.
  • Respond to program inquiries from faculty, staff, and the general public.
  • Act as liaison to University offices on operational issues and resolving related problems.
  • Supervise program registration process; conduct and/or supervise registrations on-site and over the telephone, as needed.
  • Perform necessary bookkeeping for assigned programs.
  • Coordinate the receipt and reporting of grades.
  • Participate in program marketing activities, including development of new marketing materials, administering a market intelligence system, coordinating mailings, compiling competitive data, and the like; assist in evaluation of marketing strategies.
  • Write and edit marketing and program materials.
  • Support Director and/or marketing staff during contacts with clients.
  • Collect, review, compile, and present program evaluations.
  • Assist in the development of proposals and contracts.
  • Compile operational data, and prepare reports to management and/or clients.
  • Coordinate format, presentation, and production aspects for development of new learning materials.
  • Oversee work of support staff.
  • Perform related Departmental duties, as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree in a business-related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.

One year directly-related experience in support of training and/or educational programs, including facilities arrangements.

Knowledge of personal computer basic operating procedures is necessary.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous database management experience, plus experience and/or completion of courses in accounting or bookkeeping, is highly desirable.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Appointment Percentage:

.5%

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Application close: Eastern Daylight Time

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