Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Program Assistant (PT) -- Strategic Plan Institu Effect (Grant-Funded)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Program Assistant to facilitate the processes and operations of the assigned program at Houston City College. The role involves serving as a point of contact for program information, maintaining records, assisting with student recruitment, and providing administrative support to instructors and students.
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Responsibilities
Serve as point of contact for the assigned program/area
Provide program information and assistance to potential and current students, college staff, campus managers, site staff and the general public via telephone, emails and in person
Maintain internal department documents and files; maintain confidentiality of verbal and written students and staff information records
Process and maintain program records including timely and accurate data entry of personal student information, attendance, assessment scores and other required information
Pre-register program and/or in-service participants, as well as assist with registration at in-services and large professional development events
Assist with student recruitment through attendance at community outreach events
Prepare and disseminate student registration/orientation publications as appropriate
Assist with student registration/orientation and/or professional development sessions including securing room reservations, materials preparation, PeopleSoft registration and other related activities
Compile data from a variety of sources and design, and produce reports as needed
Assist instructors with support duties including making copies, student attendance follow-up, preparing student sign in/out logs and administering student’s assessment
Maintain various department records, inventory of supplies
Assist with end of semester class close-out
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
2 years progressive secretarial experience required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Good oral and written communications skills
Able to meet deadlines and work independently
Must be willing to work evenings and Saturdays as needed
Preferred
Experience In Higher Education Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
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