Academic Affairs Assistant - CCC

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. • Jacksonville, FL

3d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Affairs Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Academic Affairs department, ensuring the smooth execution of academic programs, faculty activities, and student services. This role serves as a liaison between faculty, students, and administrative staff, managing schedules, records, and communications to uphold academic standards and support institutional goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience (required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong customer service skills
• Able and willing to: Communicate, think, learn, and reason
• Able and willing to: Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
• Able and willing to: Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
• Able and willing to: Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Education, Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• Knowledge base and experience should include administrative experience with higher education or health care (preferred)
• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS), and student information systems (SIS) (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and recording minutes for Academic Affairs committees and leadership meetings
• Maintain accurate records of academic policies, curriculum changes, and faculty assignments
• Coordinate the preparation and distribution of academic calendars, course schedules, and related materials
• Support faculty in submitting and processing course syllabi, grading, and other academic documentation
• Assist in onboarding new faculty, including ensuring compliance with institutional policies and providing necessary resources
• Serve as the point of contact for faculty inquiries related to academic policies, procedures, and deadlines
• Respond to student inquiries related to academic affairs, such as registration, course schedules, and grade appeals
• Assist in the coordination of academic advising sessions, workshops, and events
• Maintain and update academic records to ensure accuracy and compliance with institutional and accreditation standards
• Assist in preparing reports for accreditation, program reviews, and institutional effectiveness initiatives
• Coordinate logistics for academic events, such as orientations, commencements, and faculty development workshops
• Collaborate with leadership to complete and track all programmatic licensure applications and state approvals
• Draft and distribute communications on behalf of the Academic Affairs office to faculty, students, and staff
• Compile and analyze data for academic reports, including enrollment trends, retention rates, and program evaluations
• Execute timely dissemination of updates on academic policies, deadlines, and initiatives
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $22.00- $25.00 per hour
• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree