Program Assistant II - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-07
Eastern Michigan University
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Ypsilanti
Michigan
48197
United States

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%



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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