Program Assistant- Part-Time - Passaic County Community College : Job Details

Passaic County Community College is seeking a Program Assistant for the Student Support Services STEM (SSS-STEM) Program who will report to the Director of the Student Support Services-STEM (SSS-STEM) Program. The Program Assistant is responsible for fulfilling clerical, office, technology, and event planning functions in support of the SSS-STEM Program's daily operations. This is a part-time, hourly position. Examples of Duties: Professionally greet and communicate with students, staff, visitors, and members of the public via telephone, electronic media, and in person to provide information regarding the SSS-STEM Program, College programs and services, activities, and policies.

• Perform data entry and operate computer software programs in use at the college; compose correspondence, documents, and workshop materials.
• Maintain Program database, file systems, and records in electronic and hard copy formats.
• Maintain a log of program expenditures, purchase requisitions, and supply inventory.
• Compile data and information for reports and analysis, including data verification and correction.
• Complete various tasks associated with Program event preparation.
• Develop Program promotional material for events and student outreach.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Director as directed.
• Contact and meet with students as needed on behalf of the Director.
• Maintain staff and departmental calendars and schedules; schedule meetings and appointments with students, staff, and community stakeholders as directed.
• Take minutes at staff and other college meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of one to two years of experience working in an educational setting.
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience managing a database
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be very organized, detail oriented, a team player, and maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends, as program requires.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The minimum hourly pay for this position is $17. Benefits:

• New Jersey Sick Leave: Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)
• Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)